The distance between Kochi and Chennai is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kochi to Chennai by plane, train 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 from Kochi (COK) to Madras (MAA).
IndiGo Airlines
+ 1 othersTake the train to Chennai Central.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Kochi to Chennai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,445 ($81).
The distance between Kochi and Chennai is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Kochi and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kochi to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₹6,445 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Chennai. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kochi and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 12h 30m.
Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Chennai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kochi and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Kochi and Chennai. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kochi and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
IndiGo Airlines and Starlight Airline fly between Kochi and Chennai. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Kochi to Chennai typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Madras (MAA).
The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kochi and Chennai. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₹6,445 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 25m | ₹6,445($81) | every 15 mins | 577km (358 miles) |
Train | 12h 30m | ₹400($5) | every 20 mins | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | ₹6,525($82) | on demand | 694km (431 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Starlight Airline
Parveen Travels
The following major airports near Chennai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.