There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ochira by 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ochirataxi
4h 47m₹7,930–13,038Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kayankulamtrain 22642 / ...
14h 53m₹501–3,861Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kayankulamtrain 12623 / ...
14h 28m₹507–3,908Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
14h 28mDrive 699.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ochiracar 699.3 km
10h 41m₹7,829–11,309Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Ochiratrain 16366
21h 57m₹1,228–4,927
Chennai to Ochira by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ochira is to train via Perambur which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ochira is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ochira. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kayamkulam via Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ochira. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ochira via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Ochira is 663 km. The road distance is 699.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ochira without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chennai to Ochira, including transfers.
Chennai to Ochira bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ochira train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ochira is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ochira, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kayankulam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Ochira via Thiruvananthapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram, and Kayamkulam in around 14h 28m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Perambur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Varkala to Ochira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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 Ochira bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram station.
Chennai to Ochira train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ochira is 699 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Chennai to Ochira.
There are 102+ hotels available in Ochira.