There are 5 ways to get from Sholavandan to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Sholavandan to Palakkadtrain 16732
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
8h 51m₹658–3,110Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sholavandan to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
10h 58m₹612–2,657Bus
- Take the bus from Usilampatti to Ernakulambus
9h 9m₹1,135–1,392Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Sholavandan to Kochicar 235.2 km
4h 12m₹2,637–3,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholavandan to Kochitaxi 235.2 km
4h 12m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholavandan to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sholavandan to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholavandan to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Usilampatti and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholavandan to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Sholavandan and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Sholavandan and Kochi is 380 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Sholavandan to Kochi without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Sholavandan to Kochi, including transfers.
Sholavandan to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Usilampatti station.
Sholavandan to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sholavandan station.
The best way to get from Sholavandan to Kochi is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Sholavandan, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a train from Sholavandan to Kochi via Palakkad and Ernakulam Jn in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Usilampatti to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–420 and the journey takes 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sholavandan to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Sholavandan to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Usilampatti to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Sholavandan to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Sholavandan to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholavandan to Kochi is 235 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Sholavandan to Kochi.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Kochi.