There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Thirunellai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 12678 / ...
2h 37m₹363–1,490Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannambus
3h 36m₹322–641Drive 134.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thirunellaicar 134.6 km
2h 5m₹1,519–2,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thirunellaitaxi 134.6 km
2h 5m₹2,900–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thirunellai is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹650 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thirunellai is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thirunellai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kuzhalmannam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thirunellai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kochi and Thirunellai is 160 km. The road distance is 134.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunellai without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kochi to Thirunellai, including transfers.
Kochi to Thirunellai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Thirunellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunellai is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹650 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thirunellai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–450 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Thirunellai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kuzhalmannam station.
Kochi to Thirunellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thirunellai is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kochi to Thirunellai.
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