There are 5 ways to get from Punalūr to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain 16730 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
4h 31m₹583–2,623Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
5h 11m₹490–1,752Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 56m₹923–2,737Drive 152 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Kochicar 152 km
2h 12m₹1,702–2,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Kochitaxi 152 km
2h 12m₹3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Kochi is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Cochin via Kollam, Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Punalūr to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Punalūr and Kochi is 193 km. The road distance is 152 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Kochi without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Punalūr to Kochi, including transfers.
Punalūr to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Kochi is to train via Kollam which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a train from Punalur to Kochi via Kollam Jn and Ernakulam Jn in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punalur to Kochi via Kollam, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Punalur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Punalūr to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Kochi is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Punalūr to Kochi.
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