There are 8 ways to get from Arunachala to Kochi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
7h 5m₹6,549–13,493Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187 / ...
15h 29m₹727–3,184Train
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
12h 58m₹925–4,075Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tiruchirapallibus Tiruvannamalai - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpadybus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
14h 5mDrive 482.1 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Kochicar 482.1 km
6h 57m₹5,388–7,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Kochitaxi 482.1 km
6h 57m₹9,500–12,000Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
9h 57m₹5,255–12,975Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Cochinbus
14h 19m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Kochi is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Kochi is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Thoppumpady via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Arunachala and Kochi is 748 km. The road distance is 482.1 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Arunachala to Kochi, including transfers.
Arunachala to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Kochi is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Kochi via Tiruvannamalai, Katpadi Jn, and Ernakulam Jn in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Thoppumpady via Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirapalli, and Tiruchirappalli in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpady
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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Booking & Getting There
Arunachala to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Arunachala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Kochi is 482 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Arunachala to Kochi.
There are 1234+ hotels available in Kochi.






















