There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Podanur Jntrain 18190 / ...
4h 51m₹1,095–2,572Train via Kinattukkadavu
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 16316 / ...
6h 14m₹925–3,062Bus via Parappukkara
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Pollachibus
6h 1m₹1,018–1,388Drive 189.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region)car 189.9 km
2h 54m₹1,839–2,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region)taxi 189.9 km
2h 54m₹4,200–5,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chettipalayambus FlixBus IN4411
6h 11m₹1,309–2,043
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is to bus via Parappukkara which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
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 6h 1m.
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 51m.
The distance between Kochi and Coimbatore (Region) is 233 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 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Parappukkara, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 1m.
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 vehicle from Kochi to Coimbatore (Region) via Ernakulam, Puthukkad, and Pollachi in around 6h 1m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chettipalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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 35+ hotels available in Coimbatore (Region).