There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Anaimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16731
4h 53m₹483–2,490Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Pollachibus
5h 46m₹608–841Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Anaimalaicar 164.2 km
2h 28m₹1,867–2,697Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Anaimalaitaxi 164.2 km
2h 28m₹3,600–4,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16731
5h 59m₹492–1,641
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Anaimalai is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Anaimalai is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pollachi via Puthukkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Anaimalai Road via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Kochi and Anaimalai is 208 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Anaimalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kochi to Anaimalai, including transfers.
Kochi to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Anaimalai is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Anaimalai via Palakkad and Anaimalai Road in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Anaimalai via Puthukkad and Pollachi in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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 Palakkad to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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 Palghat Town to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Puthukkad to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Anaimalai is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kochi to Anaimalai.
There are 52+ hotels available in Anaimalai.