There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Kochi by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
5h 18m₹11,982–20,642Train
cheapest- 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 FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
11h 56mDrive 330.3 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Kochicar 330.3 km
5h 40m₹3,211–4,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Kochitaxi 330.3 km
5h 40m₹6,500–8,000Train 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
7h 42m₹7,436–17,362
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 taxi and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Ernakulam via FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
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 319 km. The road distance is 330.3 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chettinad to Kochi, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kochi bus services, operated by Krish 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 bus which takes 11h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Kochi via Karaikudi, Coimbatore, FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Website
- Sakthi Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sakthi Travels
- Website
- OSM Travels
Bus from Karaikudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- OSM Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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 Krish 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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