There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
10h 54m₹1,451–3,043Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
12h 8m₹614–2,610Drive 313.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pillayarpatticar 313.4 km
5h 23m₹3,526–5,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pillayarpattitaxi 313.4 km
5h 23m₹6,000–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
10h 23m₹8,715–18,418
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Kochi and Pillayarpatti is 598 km. The road distance is 313.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Kochi to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pillayarpatti is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Pillayarpatti via Kalikkavilai and Kovilpatti in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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 Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pillayarpatti is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Kochi to Pillayarpatti.
There are 40+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.