How to travel from Asansol to Kochi, India

The distance between Asansol and Kochi is around 2,012km (1,250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Asansol to Kochi by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Kochi (COK).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Ernakulam Jn.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chennai Central then take the bus to Cochin.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,310($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kochi.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,318km (1,441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asansol and Kochi

There are several options for getting from Asansol to Kochi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,735 ($160).

The distance between Asansol and Kochi is around 2,012km (1,250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,905km (1,184 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Asansol and Kochi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asansol to Kochi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹12,735 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Asansol and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asansol and Kochi. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asansol and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 1 day 19h.

Indian Railways run train services between Asansol and Kochi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asansol and Kochi. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asansol to Kochi. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Asansol and Kochi. The distance is around 2,318km (1,441 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asansol to Kochi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹12,735 ($160).

How do I get from Asansol to Kochi

Compare travel optionsbetween Asansol and Kochi

Transport options from Asansol to Kochi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
₹12,735($160)
every 30 mins2,012km (1,250 miles)
Train to Barddhaman, plane7h 15m
₹10,425($130)
hourly2,145km (1,333 miles)
Train to Durgapur, plane8h 10m
₹10,505($130)
every 4 hours2,155km (1,339 miles)
Train to Ranchi, Fly11h 40m
₹14,485($180)
every 20 mins2,477km (1,539 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
₹1,115($14)
twice a week2,447km (1,521 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 13h
₹2,310($29)
twice a week2,564km (1,593 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
₹21,805($275)
on demand2,318km (1,441 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