How to get from Kochi to Chengallur
3 ways, 179 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 3h 39m | ₹375–1,070 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 22m | ₹1,400–1,750 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 22m | ₹2,770–3,470 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:24 → 14:445h 20m · directIndian Railways 12484₹505–1,070
- 11:32 → 15:113h 39m · directIndian Railways 20631₹375–900
- 12:41 → 18:265h 45m · directIndian Railways 20629₹415–975
- 14:11 → 18:334h 22m · directIndian Railways 16649₹465–1,030
- 14:26 → 19:084h 42m · directIndian Railways 22642₹425–965
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kochi to Chengallur?
- The fastest way is by train: about 3h 39m door to door. The straight-line distance is 179 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kochi to Chengallur?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹375. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Kochi to Chengallur?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 3h 39m. Fares run ₹375–1,070 across classes.
- How far is Chengallur from Kochi by road?
- About 215 km, roughly 4h 22m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹1,400–1,750; tolls and parking are extra.