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How to get fromBengaluru to Kochiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Aluvabus bus
    8h 21m
    ₹758–4,298

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12677 / ...
    10h 33m
    ₹320–2,500

  3. Drive 477.3 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Kochicar car 477.3 km
    7h 6m
    ₹5,368–7,754

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kochitaxi taxi 477.3 km
    7h 6m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    5h 31m
    ₹4,277–11,407

  6. Bus via Palakkad

    1. Take the bus from Madiwala to Palakkadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palakkad to Ernakulambus bus
    12h 49m
    ₹677–1,973

  7. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BLR - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    6h 28m
    ₹5,457–9,357

Bengaluru to Kochi by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kochi, India?

You can take a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Ernakulam via Hosur and Aluva in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Ernakulam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 33m.

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