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 44m₹313–2,440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
6h 45m₹299–760Drive 235.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Palanicar 235.6 km
3h 32m₹2,635–3,806Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Palanitaxi 235.6 km
3h 32m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus Angamaly
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Palani, Tamil Nadu
7h 39m
Kochi to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹800 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palani via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 44m.
The distance between Kochi and Palani is 273 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 44m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Kochi to Palani, including transfers.
Kochi to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Angamaly 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 44m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹800 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palani via Palakkad in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Angamaly to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–650 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- 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
- 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
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Website
- Grm Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Grm Travels
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, 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.
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