The distance between Kochi and Taj Mahal is around 1,970km (1,224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kochi to Taj Mahal 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 from Kochi (COK) to Agra (AGR).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Agra Cantt.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Bangalore KSRTC and then to Baruch then take the train to Agra Cantt.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Kochi to Taj Mahal by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹22,125 ($280).
The distance between Kochi and Taj Mahal is around 1,970km (1,224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,926km (1,197 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kochi and Taj Mahal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kochi to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹22,125 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kochi to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Taj Mahal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Kochi and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Kochi to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kochi to Taj Mahal typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Agra (AGR).
The closest major airport to Taj Mahal is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal. Gwalior Airport (GWL) (GWL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) 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 Taj Mahal. The distance is around 2,359km (1,466 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 Kochi to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹22,125 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ₹22,125($280) | on demand | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 10m | ₹11,140($140) | hourly | 2,308km (1,434 miles) |
Train | 1 day 20h | ₹1,355($17) | once daily | 2,571km (1,597 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days | ₹4,300($54) | twice a week | 2,806km (1,744 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | ₹22,205($280) | on demand | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
AirAsia India
Vistara
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Vijayanand Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Taj Mahal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.