There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Dindigul by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Dindigulbus
8h 26m₹369–731Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16128
11h 57m₹310–2,400Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Aluva to Thrisurtrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
8h 37m₹365–2,658Drive 245.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Dindigulcar 245.6 km
4h 13m₹2,636–3,807Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Dindigultaxi 245.6 km
4h 13m₹4,400–5,500
Kochi to Dindigul by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹750 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Dindigul. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Dindigul via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Dindigul Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Dindigul is 312 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dindigul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹360 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Kochi to Dindigul, including transfers.
Kochi to Dindigul bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Dindigul train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dindigul is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹360 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train via Thrissur, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dindigul, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Dindigul via Palakkad in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Maharajas College to Dindigul Jn via Aluva, Aluva, and Thrisur in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thrisur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Dindigul bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Dindigul train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Dindigul is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kochi to Dindigul.
There are 19+ hotels available in Dindigul.







