Pali to Kochi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Pali, Rajasthan to Kochi, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 2325 km
Approx Duration: 51.7 hrs
Route overview
Pali to Kochi is about 2325 km by road, roughly 51.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Pali to Kochi
About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pali. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 388. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 538. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 688. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 775. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 925. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1075. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1163. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1313. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1463. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1550. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1700. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1850. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1938. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2088. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2238. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Arrive in Kochi
By bus: Pali to Kochi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pali. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pali → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km Takes about 17h 13m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 775). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km Takes about 17h 13m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1550). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kochi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~775 km Takes about 17h 13m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Arrive in Kochi
By train: Pali to Kochi
The nearest railway stations are Pali Marwar for Pali and Ernakulam Jn for Kochi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express (16311) — departs 02:37 AM from Pali Marwar, arrives 10:25 PM (+1 day) at Ernakulam Town, 43h 48m
- With one change, 43h 15m in total: Bikaner-Mumbai BandraT SF Special (04727) 08:15 PM Kairla to 07:05 AM Vadodara Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 11:35 AM Vadodara Jn to 03:30 PM Ernakulam Jn — change at Vadodara Jn (about 4h 30m wait)
- With one change, 50h 25m in total: Bikaner-Mumbai BandraT SF Special (04727) 08:15 PM Kairla to 04:38 AM Sabarmati Jn, then OKHA - ERNAKULAM Exp (16337) 11:00 AM Sabarmati Jn to 10:40 PM Ernakulam Jn — change at Sabarmati Jn (about 6h 22m wait)
- With one change, 50h 28m in total: Bikaner-Mumbai BandraT SF Special (04727) 08:15 PM Kairla to 09:17 PM Marwar Jn, then BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express (16311) 03:38 AM Marwar Jn to 10:43 PM Triupunittura — change at Marwar Jn (about 6h 21m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2325 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,680 · Sedan ₹30,330 · SUV ₹39,680 · Innova / MUV ₹44,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,680 · First AC ₹6,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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