There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Palakkad to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹450 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palakkad and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kochi is 152 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Palakkad to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kochi is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹450 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Ernakulam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹180–450 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Palakkad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Palakkad to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kochi is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Palakkad to Kochi.
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