There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 46m₹399–3,080Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 18mDrive 412.5 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Papanasamcar 412.5 km
6h 49m₹4,654–6,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Papanasamtaxi 412.5 km
6h 49m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
10h 28m₹8,233–17,815Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
13h 53mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain
10h 53m₹5,913–10,665
Ernākulam to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Papanasam is 517 km. The road distance is 412.5 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Papanasam bus services, operated by GSM Trans India, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Papanasam is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Papanasam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Papanasam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- GSM Trans India
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- GSM Trans India
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Papanasam bus services, operated by GSM Trans India, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Papanasam is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Ernākulam to Papanasam.
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