There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Papanasam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
6h 33m₹7,697–16,960Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
12h 10m₹715–3,472Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasamtrain 16812
11h 54mDrive 413.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Papanasamcar 413.4 km
6h 48m₹4,009–5,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Papanasamtaxi 413.4 km
6h 48m₹8,000–10,000Fly 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
9h 1m₹6,377–13,310Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
13h 24m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Papanasam is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thanjavur via Angamaly and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
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 12h 10m.
The distance between Kochi and Papanasam is 388 km. The road distance is 413.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Papanasam without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Kochi to Papanasam, including transfers.
Kochi to Papanasam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Aluva 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 12h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 24m.
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 40m. Alternatively, Skanda Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Thanjavur twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Papanasam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur 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.
There are 143+ hotels available in Papanasam.