There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
5h 54m₹625–2,872Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
6h 54m₹598–1,118Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
6h 38mDrive 235.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Palanicar 235.6 km
3h 32m₹2,305–3,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Palanitaxi 235.6 km
3h 32m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Kochi and Palani is 281 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palani without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kochi to Palani, including transfers.
Kochi to Palani bus services, operated by Standard Tours, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palani is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Palani via Ernakulam Jn and Palakkad in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Standard Tours operates a bus from Aluva to Palani once daily, and the journey takes 4h 55m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- 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 Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Vpm Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vpm Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 42222 35127
- [email protected]
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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 Palani bus services, operated by Standard Tours, arrive at Palani station.
Kochi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Palani is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kochi to Palani.
There are 515+ hotels available in Palani.