The distance between Nellore and Kochi is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nellore to Kochi by train, plane, 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 → Nellore if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Kochi (COK).
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Take the bus to Coimbatore Omni Bus Stand and then to Cochin.
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Take the train to Ernakulam Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Nellore to Kochi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).
The distance between Nellore and Kochi is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Nellore and Kochi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nellore to Kochi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Kochi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nellore and Kochi. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nellore and Kochi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 18hrs.
Indian Railways run train services between Nellore and Kochi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nellore and Kochi. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nellore to Kochi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coimbatore Omni Bus Stand. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Nellore and Kochi. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nellore to Kochi. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Kochi (COK). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Nellore and Kochi. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Kochi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | ₹9,550($120) | hourly | 738km (459 miles) |
Train to Chennai Central, Fly | 5h 35m | ₹6,605($83) | every 3 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
Train to Renigunta Jn, plane | 7h 40m | ₹15,280($190) | every 4 hours | 741km (461 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | ₹2,785($35) | once daily | 908km (564 miles) |
Train | 18hrs | ₹480($6) | twice daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Drive | 11h 20m | ₹7,400($95) | on demand | 787km (489 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kochi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.