The distance between Kolkata and Kochi is around 1,946km (1,209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolkata to Kochi by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kochi → Kolkata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Kochi (COK).
IndiGo Airlines
+ 2 othersTake the train to Ernakulam Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Coimbatore Omni Bus Stand and then to Cochin.
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There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Kochi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,030 ($125).
The distance between Kolkata and Kochi is around 1,946km (1,209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,903km (1,183 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kolkata and Kochi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Kochi is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹10,030 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Kochi. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 12h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Kochi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Kolkata and Kochi. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Kochi. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Kochi (COK). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kolkata and Kochi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia India and Go First fly between Kolkata and Kochi. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Kochi (COK). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Kolkata to Kochi typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Kochi (COK).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kolkata and Kochi. The distance is around 2,252km (1,399 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Kochi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹10,030 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 15m | ₹10,030($125) | every 10 mins | 1,946km (1,209 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹1,035($13) | once a week | 2,272km (1,412 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 14h | ₹3,660($46) | once daily | 2,409km (1,497 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 8h | ₹21,170($265) | on demand | 2,252km (1,399 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Go First
Kallada Tours and Travels
Parveen Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kochi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.