How to travel from Jaipur to Kochi, India

The distance between Jaipur and Kochi is around 1,970km (1,224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jaipur 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.

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Fly

Fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Kochi (COK).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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2
train
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Train

Take the train to Ernakulam Jn.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,810($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kochi.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,248km (1,397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaipur and Kochi

There are several options for getting from Jaipur to Kochi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).

The distance between Jaipur and Kochi is around 1,970km (1,224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,889km (1,174 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Jaipur and Kochi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaipur to Kochi is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaipur 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 Jaipur and Kochi. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jaipur and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 17h.

Indian Railways run train services between Jaipur and Kochi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 17h, 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 Jaipur and Kochi. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaipur to Kochi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jawahar Nagar, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Bangalore and Palakkad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels, Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Jaipur and Kochi. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jaipur and Kochi. Flights depart from Jaipur (JAI) and arrive at Kochi (COK) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Jaipur to Kochi. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jaipur to Kochi typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Jaipur (JAI) 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 Jaipur and Kochi. The distance is around 2,248km (1,397 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaipur to Kochi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹10,345 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaipur and Kochi

Transport options from Jaipur to Kochi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
₹10,345($130)
on demand1,970km (1,224 miles)
Train
1 day 17h
₹1,115($14)
once a week2,411km (1,498 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
₹5,810($73)
once daily2,807km (1,744 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
₹21,090($265)
on demand2,248km (1,397 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