There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Puliyarai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kottavasalbus
6h 11m₹909–1,201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16328
8h 14m₹528–1,907Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16328
6h 39m₹595–2,772Drive 192.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Puliyaraicar 192.9 km
2h 51m₹2,201–3,179Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Puliyaraitaxi 192.9 km
2h 51m₹4,400–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Puliyarai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Puliyarai is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Puliyarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottavasal via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Puliyarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Bhagavathipuram via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Kochi and Puliyarai is 237 km. The road distance is 192.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Puliyarai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kochi to Puliyarai, including transfers.
Kochi to Puliyarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Puliyarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Puliyarai is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Puliyarai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Puliyarai via Ernakulam, Kollam, and Kottavasal in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Bhagavathipuram via Ernakulam Jn and Kollam Jn in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Bhagavathipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tripunitura to Bhagavathipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Puliyarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Puliyarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Puliyarai is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kochi to Puliyarai.
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