There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Sethumadai by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Alathurbus
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Sethumadaitaxi
4h 12m₹1,653–2,408Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
6h 16m₹1,093–2,408Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Minatchipuramtrain 16731
5h 12m₹1,095–3,272Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sethumadaicar 168.4 km
2h 32m₹1,882–2,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sethumadaitaxi 168.4 km
2h 32m₹3,700–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sethumadai is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sethumadai is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Sethumadai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Sethumadai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Minatchipuram via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Sethumadai is 187 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sethumadai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kochi to Sethumadai, including transfers.
Kochi to Sethumadai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Sethumadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sethumadai is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sethumadai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sethumadai via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Minatchipuram in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹170–450 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- 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 Minatchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–450
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–4,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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 Sethumadai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Sethumadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sethumadai is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kochi to Sethumadai.
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