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Kochi to Pizhala

The distance from Kochi to Pizhala is about 16 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

16 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹20
AC Seater₹30
Non-AC Sleeper₹30
AC Sleeper₹40
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹90
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Train
Sleeper₹40
Economy₹50
Third AC₹50
Second AC₹60
First AC₹70
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Kochi to Pizhala is about 16 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Kochi to Pizhala

16 km · ~19m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 16 km · 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kochi to Pizhala

16 km · ~21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kochi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kochi → Pizhala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~16 km

    ~21m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹90

  3. Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kochi to Pizhala

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Edappally for Pizhala.

Direct trains

Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express#12698 · Superfast
12:13 AMErnakulam Jn
2m1 stops
12:15 AMErnakulam Town
KollamChennai Central SF Special#06010 · Superfast
12:13 AMErnakulam Jn
2m1 stops
12:15 AMErnakulam Town
Nagercoil-Mangalore Special#06301 · Express
12:17 AMErnakulam Jn
3m1 stops
12:20 AMErnakulam Town
Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:25 AMErnakulam Town
3m1 stops
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:08 AMErnakulam Town
2m2 stops
01:10 AMErnakulam Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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Things to Do in Pizhala

Visit Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple

Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, located at South Chittoor in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India, is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is a major temple under the…

Visit Thrikkakara Temple

Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple is one of the major Hindu temples in India dedicated to Vamana, a form of the god Vishnu. It is situated in Thrikkakara, Kochi in the…

Visit Kerala Museum

Kerala Museum (also known as the Museum of Kerala History) at Edapally, Kochi, India, is one of the oldest art and history museums in Kochi.

Visit Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church

Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, popularly known as Manjummel Palli, is a Catholic parish church coming under the Archdiocese of Verapoly. It is situated along…

Visit Edappally Juma Mosque

The Edappally Juma Mosque, also known as the Edappally Mahallu Juma Masjid, is a Friday mosque, located in Edappally, Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The mosque…

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Suggested Pizhala Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Pizhala

  • Travel from Kochi to Pizhala (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple

Day 2Explore Pizhala

  • Visit Thrikkakara Temple
  • Visit Kerala Museum

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church
  • Head back to Kochi
Suggested from Pizhala's top sights.

Budget Estimate

road

16 km

1 hours

Approximately 16 km by road from Kochi to Pizhala, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

16 km

The nearest railway station to Pizhala is Edappally Railway Station, about 5 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Pizhala trip and see the full Kochi → Pizhala → next stop route.

Pizhala → Piravom

About 40 km by road

Pizhala → Muvattupuzha

About 45 km by road

Pizhala → Vaikom

About 45 km by road

Pizhala → Cherthala

About 55 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Pizhala from Kochi?

About 16 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Pizhala?

Cochin International Airport (COK), about 19 km away.

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