There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
12h 30m₹1,023–3,180Bus
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
13h 30mDrive 330.3 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Kochicar 330.3 km
5h 40m₹3,703–5,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Kochitaxi 330.3 km
5h 40m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
8h 9m₹11,397–18,842Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
9h 22m₹7,351–15,562
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kochi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Kochi is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Ernakulam via Coimbatore and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Chettinad and Kochi is 528 km. The road distance is 330.3 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Chettinad to Kochi, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Karaikudi station.
Chettinad to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kochi is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Kochi via Karaikudi, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chettinad to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Chettinad to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Kochi is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Chettinad to Kochi.
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