There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Pollachi 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 Pollachibus
4h 13m₹212–367Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pollachi Jntrain 22652 / ...
4h 29m₹283–2,240Drive 169.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pollachicar 169.9 km
2h 34m₹1,854–2,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pollachitaxi 169.9 km
2h 34m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Pollachi Jntrain 16343
5h 44m₹284–2,278
Kochi to Pollachi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pollachi is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹370 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pollachi is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pollachi via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Pollachi Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Kochi and Pollachi is 180 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pollachi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹210 - ₹370.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kochi to Pollachi, including transfers.
Kochi to Pollachi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pollachi is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹210 - ₹370. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pollachi, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Pollachi via Palakkad in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Pollachi Jn via Palakkad in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Aluva to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Pollachi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pollachi is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kochi to Pollachi.
There are 45+ hotels available in Pollachi.







