Thrissur to Coorg
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thrissur, Kerala to Coorg, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 268 km
Approx Duration: 6 hrs
Route overview
Thrissur to Coorg is about 268 km by road, roughly 6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Malappuram and Wayanad.
By car: Thrissur to Coorg
About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Thrissur. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Wayanad. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 118 km (about 2h 22m of driving) — Arrive in Coorg
By bus: Thrissur to Coorg
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Thrissur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thrissur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thrissur → Coorg. AC Seater / Volvo · ~268 km Takes about 5h 57m. Tentative fare ₹290–₹800. Usual tea/meal halts: Wayanad (~170 km).
- Arrive in Coorg
By train: Thrissur to Coorg
The nearest railway stations are Punkunnam for Thrissur and Kannur (about 70 km away) for Coorg. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) — departs 12:39 AM from Punkunnam, arrives 03:43 AM at Kannur South, 3h 4m
- ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp (11098) — departs 12:54 AM from Punkunnam, arrives 04:19 AM at Thalassery, 3h 25m
- Ernakulam Kannur InterCity Express (16305) — departs 08:14 AM from Punkunnam, arrives 11:49 AM at Thalassery, 3h 35m
- Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express (12997) — departs 02:23 PM from Punkunnam, arrives 06:02 PM at Kannur South, 3h 39m
- Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) — departs 02:23 PM from Punkunnam, arrives 06:03 PM at Kannur South, 3h 40m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 268 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,050 · Sedan ₹3,580 · SUV ₹4,710 · Innova / MUV ₹5,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹800
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹570 · First AC ₹780
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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