How to travel from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Tirchrpali Fort.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,560($95)
Operated by

Kerala Tourist Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,560 ($95).

The distance between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹7,560 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tiruchirappalli. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Tirchrpali Fort. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) 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 Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

How do I get from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli

Compare travel optionsbetween Kochi and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Kochi to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 15m
₹240($3)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Taxi
5h 30m
₹7,560($95)
on demand350km (218 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
₹3,345($42)
on demand350km (218 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli