There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Dindigul by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
7h 12m₹645–3,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16128
11h 22m₹625–2,772Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
8h 53mDrive 245.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Dindigulcar 245.6 km
4h 13m₹2,804–4,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Dindigultaxi 245.6 km
4h 13m₹5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Dindigul. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu via Puthukkad and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Dindigul. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Dindigul Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Dindigul is 338 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dindigul without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Kochi to Dindigul, including transfers.
Kochi to Dindigul bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Dindigul train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dindigul, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Dindigul Jn via Ernakulam Jn and Palakkad in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu via Ernakulam, Puthukkad, and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 53m.
- 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 Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- 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 Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Dindigul bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Dindigul train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Dindigul is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kochi to Dindigul.
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