There are 6 ways to get from Pollachi to Vaikom by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Aluva
best- Take the bus from Pollachi to Aluvabus
6h 50m₹317–715Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Aluvatrain 16344
7h 24m₹233–3,365Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Tripunituratrain 16792 / ...
6h 52m₹317–2,382Drive 188.7 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Vaikomcar 188.7 km
2h 42m₹1,846–2,667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Vaikomtaxi 188.7 km
2h 42m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Angamalybus
6h 51m₹281–721
Pollachi to Vaikom by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Vaikom is to bus via Aluva which costs ₹310 - ₹750 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Vaikom is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Vaikom via Thrippunithura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pollachi to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Tripunitura via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Pollachi and Vaikom is 243 km. The road distance is 188.7 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Vaikom without a car is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹310 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Pollachi to Vaikom, including transfers.
Pollachi to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Vaikom is to bus via Aluva which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹310 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Vaikom, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Pollachi to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–550 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pollachi Jn to Vaikom via Palakkad, Tripunitura, and Thrippunithura in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- 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 Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
Bus from Pollachi to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Aluva station.
Pollachi to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Vaikom is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Pollachi to Vaikom.
There are 395+ hotels available in Vaikom.