There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kochi by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
5h 31m₹3,977–9,907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315
11h 23m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Ernakulambus
11h 54m₹667–1,523Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kochicar 477.3 km
7h 6m₹5,421–7,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kochitaxi 477.3 km
7h 6m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
8h 19m₹5,592–9,107Bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Kochi - Aluvabus FlixBus IN4413 / ...
12h 7m₹827–2,601
Bengaluru to Kochi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kochi is to bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kochi. However, there are services departing from St Marthas Hospital and arriving at Ernakulam via Madiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kochi is 442 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bengaluru to Kochi, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madiwala station.
Bengaluru to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kochi is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Ernakulam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 23m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madiwala to Ernakulam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Bengaluru to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kochi is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Bengaluru to Kochi.
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