How to travel from Kurnool to Kochi, India

The distance between Kurnool and Kochi is around 795km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kurnool to Kochi by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KochiKurnool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Kochi (COK).

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coimbatore Gandipuram and then to Cochin.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Thrisur and then to Aluva.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kochi.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance828km (515 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Kochi

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Kochi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Kurnool and Kochi is around 795km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 16h 10m to get from Kurnool and Kochi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Kochi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Kochi. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurnool to Kochi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thrisur, Aluva and Aluva. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Kochi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19h 35m, 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 Kurnool and Kochi. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurnool to Kochi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coimbatore Gandipuram and Coimbatore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Kurnool and Kochi. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Kochi. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 7h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kurnool and Kochi. The distance is around 828km (515 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Kochi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around ₹3,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurnool and Kochi

Transport options from Kurnool to Kochi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 40m
₹6,765($85)
twice daily1,123km (698 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly9h 50m
₹5,255($66)
5 times a week795km (494 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
₹3,105($39)
once daily998km (620 miles)
Train
19h 35m
₹635($8)
once a week1,072km (666 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
₹7,800($100)
on demand828km (515 miles)

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Airports near Kochi

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Kochi
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Kochi
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Kochi