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 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
6h 22m₹333–2,640Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16128
11h 57m₹310–2,400Bus
- 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 44mDrive 245.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Dindigulcar 245.6 km
4h 13m₹2,755–3,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Dindigultaxi 245.6 km
4h 13m₹5,000–6,000
Kochi to Dindigul by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
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 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Dindigul Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Dindigul is 331 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 6h 22m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 6h 22m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dindigul, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jn via Palakkad in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu via Puthukkad and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Puthukkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 27+ hotels available in Dindigul.