There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Ramnad by train, bus, 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 via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuramtrain
11h 5m₹815–4,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355 / ...
12h 40m₹705–3,472Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus
12h 15mDrive 358.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ramnadcar 358.5 km
6h 11m₹4,013–5,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Ramnadtaxi 358.5 km
6h 11m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 25m₹10,242–19,495Train #2
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
13h 23m₹745–3,772Fly 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 Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 58m₹7,247–16,260
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ramnad is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ramnad is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ramnad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand via Puthukkad and Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Ramnad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Kochi and Ramnad is 510 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ramnad without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Kochi to Ramnad, including transfers.
Kochi to Ramnad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Ramnad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ramnad is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ramnad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Ramnad via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Ramanathapuram in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand via Ernakulam, Puthukkad, and Pollachi in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–46,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Puthukkad to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pollachi to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Pollachi to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Pollachi to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Ramnad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Ramnad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ramnad is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Kochi to Ramnad.
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