There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Karur by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Erode
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jntrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Karurtrain 16236 / ...
7h 27m₹349–2,660Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karurtrain 16188
7h 53m₹240–1,900Drive 298.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Karurcar 298.3 km
4h 34m₹3,356–4,847Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Karurtaxi 298.3 km
4h 34m₹6,000–7,500
Kochi to Karur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Karur is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Karur is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Karur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Kochi and Karur is 369 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karur without a car is to train via Erode which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Kochi to Karur, including transfers.
Kochi to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Karur is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kochi to Karur.
There are six+ hotels available in Karur.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Karur, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karur via Erode Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Erode Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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