There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Panruti by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Villupurambus
11h 23m₹1,267–1,997Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Panrutitrain 06018 / ...
14h 39m₹765–3,972Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 22154 / ...
12h 52m₹825–4,472Drive 511.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Panruticar 511.4 km
7h 27m₹5,769–8,333Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Panrutitaxi 511.4 km
7h 27m₹10,000–13,000Fly Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Panrutitaxi
7h 24m₹11,129–24,353Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Panrutitrain
8h 24m₹5,689–12,153Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Panrutitrain
10h 44m₹6,095–16,332
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Panruti is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Panruti is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Panruti. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Villupuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Panruti. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Panruti via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Kochi and Panruti is 549 km. The road distance is 511.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Panruti without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Kochi to Panruti, including transfers.
Kochi to Panruti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Panruti is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,500 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Panruti, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Villupuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,200 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Panruti via Ernakulam Jn, Salem Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tambaram to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–13,000
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
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Panruti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.
Kochi to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Panruti is 511 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Kochi to Panruti.
There are 17+ hotels available in Panruti.