There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Namakkal
8hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn12678 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkal06237 / ...
8h 11m₹361–2,824Drive 328.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nāmakkal328.9 km
4h 54m₹3,458–4,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nāmakkal328.9 km
4h 54m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Salem, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)COK - SXV
- Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Nāmakkal
5h 38m₹8,248–14,204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Namakkal22652
10h 14m₹382–2,041Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
9h 2m₹5,638–14,334
Kochi to Nāmakkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal is to bus and train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Namakkal via Aluva and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Namakkal via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Kochi and Nāmakkal is 394 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal, including transfers.
Kochi to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nāmakkal is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nāmakkal, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Namakkal via Aluva and Salem in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Namakkal via Salem Jn in around 8h 11m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–12,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹60,000–85,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Palghat Town to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,500
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- info@samtourist.com
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Salem to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- samtourist.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Orampo Taxi Service
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 50 94 44 90
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Cabigo
- Phone
- +91 88 85 77 72 22
- Website
- cabigo.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Kochi to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nāmakkal is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Kochi to Nāmakkal.
There are 21+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.














