There are 7 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
6h 30m₹360–2,460Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Palanitrain 16343
7h 15m₹260–1,660Bus via Vadakkencherry
- Take the bus from Aluva to Vadakkancherybus
- Take the bus from Vadakkencherry to Palanibus
6h 46m₹330–2,310Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Palani203.4 km
3hDrive 203.4 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palanicar 203.4 km
3h₹2,283–3,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palanitaxi 203.4 km
3h₹4,300–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus
6h 49m₹330–710
Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹750 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Palani via Aluva and Vadakkencherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Palani is 264 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani is to train via Palakkad which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Vadakkencherry, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Palani, India?
You can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Palani via Aluva station, Aluva, and Palakkad in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Palani via Aluva station, Aluva, and Vadakkencherry in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–430
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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
Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vadakkanchery station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Palani.
There are 497+ hotels available in Palani.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Palani. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











