There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Punalūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain 16102 / ...
4h 30m₹585–2,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Punalurtrain 16361 / ...
4h 50m₹495–1,772Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Punalurbus
5h 1m₹539–751Drive 152.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Punalūrcar 152.2 km
2h 12m₹1,475–2,130Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Punalūrtaxi 152.2 km
2h 12m₹3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Punalūr is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Punalūr is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Punalur via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Punalur via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Punalūr is 193 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Punalūr without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Kochi to Punalūr, including transfers.
Kochi to Punalūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Punalūr is to train via Kollam which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Punalur via Ernakulam Jn and Kollam Jn in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Punalur via Ernakulam and Kollam in around 5h 1m.
- 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 Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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 Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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 Punalūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Punalūr is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kochi to Punalūr.
There are 19+ hotels available in Punalūr.