There are 9 ways to get from Poondi to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Aluvabus
10h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187
12h 44m₹976–3,024Drive 411 km
- Drive from Poondi to Kochicar 411 km
6h 45m₹4,690–6,774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Kochitaxi 411 km
6h 45m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 26m₹7,411–16,544Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamalybus
11h 43mTaxi to Madurai, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
9h 29m₹12,625–20,293Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRZ - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
12h₹11,826–23,244Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
10h 22m₹6,611–13,094
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poondi to Kochi is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi to Kochi is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Palakkad and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Poondi and Kochi is 486 km. The road distance is 411 km.
The best way to get from Poondi to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Poondi to Kochi, including transfers.
Poondi to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Poondi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Poondi to Kochi is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Poondi, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Poondi to Kochi via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Aluva, and Ernakulam in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Ernakulam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thanjavur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–10,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Poondi to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Poondi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi to Kochi is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Poondi to Kochi.
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