There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 57m₹400–3,087Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 42mDrive 413.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Papanasamcar 413.4 km
6h 48m₹4,650–6,716Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Papanasamtaxi 413.4 km
6h 48m₹8,000–10,000Fly 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 Papanasamtrain
10h 30m₹8,235–17,818Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
13hFly 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 Papanasamtrain
10h 55m₹5,415–10,668
Kochi to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Papanasam is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Papanasam is 520 km. The road distance is 413.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Kochi to Papanasam, including transfers.
Kochi to Papanasam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Papanasam is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Papanasam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Papanasam via Angamaly, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Papanasam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kochi to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Papanasam is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Kochi to Papanasam.
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