There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹650 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pallani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Maharajas College and arriving at Palani via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Kochi and Palani is 272 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palani without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Kochi to Palani, including transfers.
Kochi to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Palani is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹650 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Pallani via Palakkad in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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
- 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
- ₹170–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Palani is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kochi to Palani.
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