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How to get fromPalakkad to Fort Kochiby train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Fort Kochi by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Towntrain train 12695 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    2h 49m
    ₹292–1,409

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    2h 55m
    ₹702–948

  3. Drive  142.1 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Fort Kochicar car 142.1 km
    2h 10m
    ₹1,391–2,009

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 142.1 km
    2h 10m
    ₹3,100–3,800

  5. Bus, car ferry via Palakkad

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    4h 25m
    ₹326–631

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  • Distance: 156.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Fort Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Town, drive to Vypin Jetty, take the car ferry to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty, then drive to Fort Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Fort Kochi via Ernakulam, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 2h 55m.

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