There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Pāmban by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain 16751 / ...
12h 59m₹725–3,572Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pambanbus
14h 55m₹1,063–1,978Drive 403.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pāmbancar 403.6 km
7h 1m₹4,523–6,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pāmbantaxi 403.6 km
7h 1m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
9h 18m₹7,767–16,460Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
10h 48m₹10,362–19,395
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pāmban is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pāmban is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pāmban. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban via Palakkad and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Pāmban. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Pamban Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Kochi and Pāmban is 556 km. The road distance is 403.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pāmban without a car is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Kochi to Pāmban, including transfers.
Kochi to Pāmban bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Pāmban train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pāmban is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pāmban, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pamban Jn via Ernakulam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban via Ernakulam, Palakkad, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–45,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Pāmban bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Pāmban train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pāmban is 404 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Kochi to Pāmban.
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