How to travel from Kochi to Delhi, India

The distance between Kochi and Delhi is around 2,106km (1,309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kochi to Delhi 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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Kochi (COK) to Delhi (DEL).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,825($135)
Operated by

Vistara

+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
2
train
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Train

Take the train to New Delhi.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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5 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Palakkad, Bangalore, Vadodara then Jaipur and then to Delhi.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,365($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
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Drive

Drive to Delhi.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,566km (1,594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Delhi

There are several options for getting from Kochi to Delhi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,825 ($135).

The distance between Kochi and Delhi is around 2,106km (1,309 miles).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kochi and Delhi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kochi to Delhi is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,825 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Delhi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Delhi. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kochi and Delhi with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 1 day 17h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Delhi. Trains depart 3 times 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 Kochi and Delhi. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kochi to Delhi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palakkad, Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Vadodara, Baroda and Jaipur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Parveen Travels, Kallada Tours and Travels, Vijayanand Travels and RSRTC run regular bus services between Kochi and Delhi. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kochi and Delhi. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kochi and Delhi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Vistara, AirAsia India, IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Kochi and Delhi. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Delhi (DEL). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Kochi to Delhi typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Delhi (DEL).

The closest major airport to Delhi is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Delhi. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) 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 Kochi and Delhi. The distance is around 2,566km (1,594 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Delhi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,825 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kochi and Delhi

Transport options from Kochi to Delhi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
₹10,825($135)
every 10 mins2,106km (1,309 miles)
Train
1 day 17h
₹1,195($15)
3 times a week2,636km (1,638 miles)
Bus
2 days 8h
₹6,365($80)
once daily3,050km (1,895 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
₹24,115($305)
on demand2,566km (1,594 miles)

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Airports near Delhi

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

DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Delhi
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Delhi
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Delhi