How to travel from Amritsar to Kochi, India

The distance between Amritsar and Kochi is around 2,532km (1,573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amritsar to Kochi by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KochiAmritsar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Kochi (COK).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹18,065($225)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Ernakulam Jn.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur, Baroda, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle then Palakkad and then to Cochin.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,845($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kochi.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance2,878km (1,789 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amritsar and Kochi

There are several options for getting from Amritsar to Kochi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹18,065 ($225).

The distance between Amritsar and Kochi is around 2,532km (1,573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,418km (1,502 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Amritsar and Kochi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amritsar to Kochi is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹18,065 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Amritsar and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amritsar and Kochi. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amritsar and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2 days 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Amritsar and Kochi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amritsar and Kochi. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amritsar to Kochi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Bangalore and Palakkad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels, Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Amritsar and Kochi. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Amritsar and Kochi. Flights depart from Amritsar (ATQ) and arrive at Kochi (COK) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Amritsar to Kochi. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Amritsar to Kochi typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Amritsar (ATQ) and and arrive into Kochi (COK).

The closest major airport to Kochi is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Kochi. Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amritsar and Kochi. The distance is around 2,878km (1,789 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amritsar to Kochi is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹18,065 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amritsar and Kochi

Transport options from Amritsar to Kochi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 10m
₹18,065($225)
on demand2,532km (1,573 miles)
Train
2 days 2h
₹1,355($17)
once a week3,084km (1,917 miles)
Bus
2 days 20h
₹6,845($86)
once daily3,506km (2,178 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
₹27,060($340)
on demand2,878km (1,789 miles)

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Airports near Kochi

The following major airports near Kochi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Kochi
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Kochi
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Kochi