There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Thirunallar by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
13h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
14h 42m₹735–3,722Drive 479 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thirunallarcar 479 km
7h 44m₹5,468–7,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thirunallartaxi 479 km
7h 44m₹9,500–12,000Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunallarutrain
10h 57m₹5,739–12,553Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunallarutrain
13h 12m₹6,145–16,732Fly Cochin International Airport 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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain
12h 34m₹7,189–18,253
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Puthukkad and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tirunallaru via Karaikal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Kochi and Thirunallar is 571 km. The road distance is 479 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Kochi to Thirunallar, including transfers.
Kochi to Thirunallar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thirunallar, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Thirunallar via Ernakulam, Puthukkad, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tambaram to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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 Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Thirunallar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thirunallar is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Kochi to Thirunallar.
There are 79+ hotels available in Thirunallar.