There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kochi by subway, plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway
- Take the taxi from Maharajas College to Kochitaxi
5h 3m₹5,945–10,038Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jntrain 18189 / ...
13h 41m₹669–3,083Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
11h 56m₹675–3,127Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamalybus Thrissur, Kerala - Angamaly
13h 47mDrive 665.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kochicar 665.3 km
9h 49m₹7,592–10,966Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
7h 57m₹5,860–15,238Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus
15h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kochi is to train via Perambur which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kochi is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Thrissur, Kerala and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Kochi is 567 km. The road distance is 665.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chennai to Kochi, including transfers.
Chennai to Kochi bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kochi is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kochi via Thrissur, Kerala, Angamaly, Angamaly, and Ernakulam in around 13h 47m.
- 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 Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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 Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- ₹310–380
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kochi bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kochi is 665 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Chennai to Kochi.
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