There are 10 ways to get from Arunachala to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamalybus
12h 3mBus, 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₹925–4,075Drive 482.1 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Kochicar 482.1 km
6h 57m₹5,503–7,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Kochitaxi 482.1 km
6h 57m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
8h 45m₹5,964–12,693Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Cochinbus
14h 19mTrain, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- 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
11h 38m₹4,770–12,175Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
11h 39m₹6,379–16,893Train, train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
9h 35m₹7,760–18,635
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 ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Thrissur, Kerala and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
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 505 km. The road distance is 482.1 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Kochi without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 12h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Arunachala to Kochi, including transfers.
Arunachala to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 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 bus via Coimbatore which takes 12h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Kochi via Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Thrissur, Kerala, Angamaly, Angamaly, and Ernakulam in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Kochi via Tiruvannamalai, Katpadi Jn, and Ernakulam Jn in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
- 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 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
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 Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 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.
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