There are 5 ways to get from Anaimalai to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pollachi to Puthukkadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukad to Ernakulambus
5h 19m₹946–1,234Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Anaimalai Road to Palakkadtrain 16732
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
5h 32m₹799–2,927Drive 164.3 km
- Drive from Anaimalai to Kochicar 164.3 km
2h 26m₹1,842–2,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaimalai to Kochitaxi 164.3 km
2h 26m₹3,600–4,400Train
- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Aluvatrain 16344
5h 39m₹912–2,298
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaimalai to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anaimalai to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaimalai to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Ernakulam via Puthukad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaimalai to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Anaimalai Road and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Anaimalai and Kochi is 230 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Anaimalai to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Anaimalai to Kochi, including transfers.
Anaimalai to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Anaimalai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anaimalai Road station.
The best way to get from Anaimalai to Kochi is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Anaimalai to Kochi via Pollachi, Puthukad, and Ernakulam in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anaimalai to Kochi via Anaimalai Road, Palakkad, and Ernakulam Jn in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anaimalai Road to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Pollachi Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Puthukkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Puthukad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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Booking & Getting There
Anaimalai to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukkad station.
Anaimalai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaimalai to Kochi is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Anaimalai to Kochi.
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