There are 6 ways to get from Pollachi to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Parappukkara
best- Take the bus from Pollachi to Puthukkadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukad to Ernakulambus
5h 3m₹547–758Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
5h 11m₹598–2,662Drive 169 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Kochicar 169 km
2h 32m₹1,889–2,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Kochitaxi 169 km
2h 32m₹3,700–4,500Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Aluvabus
5h 10m₹584–973Train
- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Aluvatrain 16344
5h 38m₹597–2,625
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Kochi is to bus via Parappukkara which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Ernakulam via Puthukad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Pollachi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Pollachi and Kochi is 216 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kochi without a car is to bus via Parappukkara which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹500 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Pollachi to Kochi, including transfers.
Pollachi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kochi is to bus via Parappukkara which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹500 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Pollachi to Kochi via Puthukad and Ernakulam in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pollachi Jn to Kochi via Palakkad and Ernakulam Jn in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 Pollachi Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Puthukkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Puthukad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹420–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukkad station.
Pollachi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Kochi is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Pollachi to Kochi.
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