There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Pollachi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pollachi Jntrain 22652 / ...
4h 54m₹595–2,672Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Pollachibus
5h 55m₹518–728Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pollachicar 168.9 km
2h 33m₹1,893–2,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pollachitaxi 168.9 km
2h 33m₹3,700–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pollachi is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pollachi is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pollachi via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 54m.
The distance between Kochi and Pollachi is 217 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pollachi without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pollachi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pollachi Jn via Ernakulam Jn and Palakkad in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pollachi via Ernakulam and Angamaly in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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 Palakkad to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35–110
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Pollachi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kochi to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pollachi is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kochi to Pollachi.
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