There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 38m₹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 23mDrive 410.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Poondicar 410.2 km
6h 39m₹4,605–6,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Poonditaxi 410.2 km
6h 39m₹8,000–10,000Fly from Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
9h 53m₹8,185–17,718Bus 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
12h 41mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
10h 56m₹11,103–16,399
Kochi to Poondi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Poondi is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Poondi is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Poondi. 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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kudikadu via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Kochi and Poondi is 506 km. The road distance is 410.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Kochi to Poondi, including transfers.
Kochi to Poondi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Poondi is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Poondi, 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 Kudikadu via Angamaly, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 23m.
- 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
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
- 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 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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 39m
- 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 Poondi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kochi to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Poondi is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Kochi to Poondi.
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