What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Manali is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Manali is to subway and fly and line 595 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹11,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Aluva By Pass and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Kochi to Manali?

The distance between Kochi and Manali is 597 km. The road distance is 672.3 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Manali without a car is to train which takes 13h 51m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Manali?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kochi to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Manali bus from?

Kochi to Manali bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Aluva By Pass station.

Train or bus from Kochi to Manali?

The best way to get from Kochi to Manali is to train which takes 13h 51m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva By Pass, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,000 and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Kochi to Manali bus arrive?

Kochi to Manali bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Madhavaram station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Manali is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Kochi to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 820+ hotels available in Manali.

Kochi to Manali - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and line 595 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Manali by subway, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway to Cochin International Airport, fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Maharajas College to Aluvasubway
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
4h 33m
₹4,700–10,813
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 22640 / ...
13h 51m
₹404–2,827
Bus via Aluva By Pass
1. Take the bus from Aluva By Pass to Madhavarambus
15h 9m
₹1,532–1,929
Drive 672.3 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Manalicar 672.3 km
9h 57m
₹7,206–10,408
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
7h 30m
₹5,408–12,944
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
7h 20m
₹5,347–14,863
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cochin to Koyembedubus
2. Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus 121A
15h 24m
₹1,118–3,320
Train via Thirumangalam
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128
22h 17m
₹513–3,684

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

62Weekly Planes

1h 39mAverage Duration

₹4,020Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Chennai Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Aluva By Pass to Madhavaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,500–1,800 and the journey takes 12h 12m.

Airlines