Kochi to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Thekkady, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
Route Map
By Car: Kochi to Thekkady
140 km · ~2h 48m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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 Thekkady
140 km · ~3h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Kochi → Thekkady
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~140 km
~3h 7m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹440
- Arrive in Thekkady
Thekkady, 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 Thekkady
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 14h 54m in total
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 2h 17m wait
1 change · 20h 39m in total
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 8h 9m wait
1 change · 31h 59m in total
Change trains at Tiruparankndrm — about 18h wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Transport Options
Kochi to Thekkady: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kochi to Thekkady is about 140 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 140 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,640 · Sedan ₹1,920 · SUV ₹2,530 · Innova / MUV ₹2,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,380
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹150 · AC Seater ₹250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹220 · AC Sleeper ₹320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹440
- Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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