There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Podanur Jntrain 18190 / ...
4h 40m₹780–2,173Train via Kinattukkadavu
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 16316 / ...
6h 3m₹613–2,679Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Pollachibus
5h 51m₹718–1,021Drive 189.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region)car 189.9 km
2h 54m₹2,149–3,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region)taxi 189.9 km
2h 54m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region). However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pollachi via Puthukkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region). However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Kochi and Coimbatore (Region) is 226 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region), including transfers.
Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Coimbatore (Region), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Podanur Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatore (Region) via Puthukkad and Pollachi in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region).
There are 39+ hotels available in Coimbatore (Region).