There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Ochira by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, train, line 06014 train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ochiratrain
7h 1m₹5,874–12,442Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kayankulamtrain 22642 / ...
15h 16m₹501–3,861Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
12h 8m₹1,122–3,976Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kayankulamtrain 12623 / ...
14h 23m₹507–3,908Drive 699.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ochiracar 699.3 km
10h 41m₹7,862–11,355Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
8h 29m₹5,423–10,982Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulamtrain
10h 25m₹5,823–11,412Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
12h 5m₹8,313–20,422Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
17h 30m
Chennai to Ochira by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ochira is to train via Perambur which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ochira is to fly and train and line 06014 train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ochira. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Chengannur via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
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 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Ochira is 736 km. The road distance is 699.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ochira without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Chennai to Ochira, including transfers.
Chennai to Ochira bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand 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 bus which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ochira, India?
You can take a bus from Vadapalani to Ochira via Virugambakkam, Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar, Koyambedu Market, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, Kottarakara, Kottarakkara, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kayankulam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Ochira
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Aluva to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Perambur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ochira bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara 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.
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