The distance between Kochi and Chinnakanal is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kochi to Chinnakanal by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kottayam then take the bus to Munnar.
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Take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Kochi to Chinnakanal by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹3,580 ($45).
The distance between Kochi and Chinnakanal is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Kochi and Chinnakanal by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kochi to Chinnakanal is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₹3,580 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kochi and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kochi and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kochi to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the train to Kottayam then take the bus to Munnar. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kochi and Chinnakanal. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Chinnakanal is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ₹955 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Bus | 5h 5m | ₹955($12) | every 20 mins | 217km (135 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 25m | ₹3,580($45) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ₹1,355($17) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.