There are 4 ways to get from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train via Palakkad
best- Take the taxi from Kodaikanal Lake to Palanitaxi
- Take the train from Palani to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain
7h 5m₹925–3,226Drive 233.6 km
- Drive from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochicar 233.6 km
4h 24m₹2,632–3,801Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochitaxi 233.6 km
4h 24m₹4,700–6,000Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kodaikanal Lake to Palanitaxi
- Take the train from Palani to Aluvatrain 16344
7h 31m₹925–3,226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi is to taxi and train via Palakkad which costs ₹900 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
The distance between Kodaikanal Lake and Kochi is 332 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.
The best way to get from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi without a car is to taxi and train via Palakkad which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi is 234 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi.
There are 1237+ hotels available in Kochi.
What companies run services between Kodaikanal Lake, India and Kochi, India?
There is no direct connection from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Palani, take the train to Palakkad, then take the train to Ernakulam Jn. Alternatively, you can drive from Kodaikanal Lake to Kochi in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Palani to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–6,000
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