There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Ochira by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Ochiratrain
8h 34m₹5,290–10,883Train 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 via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
15h 53m₹1,539–2,931Drive 699.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ochiracar 699.3 km
10h 41m₹7,948–11,480Subway, fly to Trivandrum, train, line 16366 train
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ochiratrain
7h 42m₹7,560–17,488Fly 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 Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ochiratrain
10h 43m₹5,690–15,058Fly 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
11h 20m₹8,730–19,588Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
17h 35m
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 subway and fly and train and line 16366 train which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ochira. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kayamkulam via Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
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 681 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 8h 34m to get from Chennai to Ochira, including transfers.
Chennai to Ochira bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,000 and takes 15h 53m.
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, Tamil Nadu to Ochira via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram, and Kayamkulam in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
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
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tripunitura to Ochira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Ochira
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Palakkad to Ochira
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ochira bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 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 110+ hotels available in Ochira.