There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Cochin Port by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway
4h 49m₹5,218–8,992Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jntrain 18189 / ...
13h 38m₹371–2,719Train via Tripunitura
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
11h 40m₹397–2,807Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 51mDrive 667.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cochin Portcar 667.2 km
9h 51m₹7,505–10,840Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
5h 51m₹6,098–10,942Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Erode to Aluvabus
13h 38m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cochin Port is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cochin Port is to fly and subway which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Cochin Port. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Cochin Port. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Maharajas College via Tripunithura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Cochin Port is 565 km. The road distance is 667.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cochin Port without a car is to train via Tripunitura which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chennai to Cochin Port, including transfers.
Chennai to Cochin Port bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cochin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cochin Port is to train via Tripunitura which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cochin Port, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 14m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Maharajas College
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Erode to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹750–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Cochin Port bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Cochin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cochin Port is 667 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Chennai to Cochin Port.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Cochin Port.









