There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani to Puthukkadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukad to Ernakulambus
6h 18m₹627–1,098Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Aluvatrain 16344
6h 19m₹555–1,959Drive 233.2 km
- Drive from Palani to Kochicar 233.2 km
3h 34m₹2,282–3,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kochitaxi 233.2 km
3h 34m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Ernakulam via Puthukad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Maharajas College via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Palani and Kochi is 282 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Palani to Kochi, including transfers.
Palani to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Kochi is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Palani to Kochi via Puthukad and Ernakulam in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Puthukkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹460–600
Bus from Puthukad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukkad station.
Palani to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Kochi is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Palani to Kochi.
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