How to get from Kochi to Puthalam
3 ways, 243 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 5h 37m | ₹515–1,515 estimated |
| Drive | 5h 57m | ₹1,920–2,410 estimated |
| Taxi | 5h 57m | ₹3,700–4,630 estimated |
Departures today
- 11:32 → 17:346h 2m · 1 changeIndian Railways 20631₹615–1,480
- 14:11 → 20:126h 1m · directIndian Railways 16649₹585–1,260
- 14:51 → 21:096h 18m · directIndian Railways 22504₹515–1,165
- 01:09 → 06:465h 37m · directIndian Railways 16128₹515–1,150
- 01:44 → 08:286h 44m · 1 changeIndian Railways 16603₹655–1,515
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kochi to Puthalam?
- The fastest way is by train: about 5h 37m door to door. The straight-line distance is 243 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kochi to Puthalam?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹515. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Kochi to Puthalam?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 5h 37m. Fares run ₹515–1,515 across classes.
- How far is Puthalam from Kochi by road?
- About 296 km, roughly 5h 57m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹1,920–2,410; tolls and parking are extra.