How to travel from Kerala to Kochi, India

The distance between Kerala and Kochi is around 205km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Ernakulam Jn.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Thrissur KSRTC.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kochi.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,375($55)
Operated by

Trivandrum Cabs

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kochi.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance205km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Kochi

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Kochi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,375 ($55).

The distance between Kerala and Kochi is around 205km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (34 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Kerala and Kochi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₹4,375 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Kochi. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kerala and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Kochi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Kerala and Kochi. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kerala and Kochi with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 30m.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Kerala and Kochi. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Kochi. We recommend that you take the train to Ernakulam Jn. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Kerala and Kochi. The distance is around 205km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).

How do I get from Kerala to Kochi

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Kochi

Transport options from Kerala to Kochi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
₹160($2)
every 3 hours205km (128 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
₹320($4)
5 times a day215km (134 miles)
Taxi
3h 5m
₹4,375($55)
on demand205km (128 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₹1,990($25)
on demand205km (128 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