There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Panaikulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
12h 41m₹392–3,051Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
12h 57mDrive 357.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Panaikulamcar 357.6 km
6h 10m₹4,038–5,832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Panaikulamtaxi 357.6 km
6h 10m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
12h 17m₹8,285–18,118Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 41m₹635–1,063Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
11h 10m₹9,280–17,353
Kochi to Panaikulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Panaikulam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Panaikulam is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Panaikulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Panaikulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Kochi and Panaikulam is 505 km. The road distance is 357.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Panaikulam without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 12h 41m to get from Kochi to Panaikulam, including transfers.
Kochi to Panaikulam bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Panaikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Panaikulam is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Panaikulam, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Panaikulam bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi to Panaikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Panaikulam is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Kochi to Panaikulam.
There are 18+ hotels available in Panaikulam.














