There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Palakkad is 159 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kochi to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kochi to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palakkad is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹170–450 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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 Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Palakkad is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kochi to Palakkad.
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