There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
7h 25m₹1,774–2,541Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16361 / ...
8h 3m₹1,125–2,822Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pottalpudūrcar 247.3 km
4h₹2,404–3,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pottalpudūrtaxi 247.3 km
4h₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pottalpudūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Puliyangudi via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Pottalpudūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Kochi and Pottalpudūr is 308 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr, including transfers.
Kochi to Pottalpudūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Pottalpudūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pottalpudūr is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pottalpudūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pottalpudūr via Ernakulam, Kottarakara, and Puliyangudi in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Pottalpudūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Pottalpudūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pottalpudūr is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kochi to Pottalpudūr.
There are six+ hotels available in Pottalpudūr.