There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
12h 45m₹1,464–4,120Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187 / ...
15h 24m₹745–3,736Train via Tiruppur
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppurtrain 12083
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
13h 27m₹850–4,604Drive 487.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kochicar 487.1 km
7h 49m₹5,445–7,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kochitaxi 487.1 km
7h 49m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
8h 48m₹11,131–25,965Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpadybus
14h 44mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
7h 3m₹6,288–13,077Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 41m₹7,665–18,156
Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ernakulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Mayiladuturai J and Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kochi is 624 km. The road distance is 487.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Chidambaram to Kochi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruppur, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,600 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kochi via Pondicherry Bus Stand, Aluva, and Ernakulam in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kochi via Mayiladuturai J, Tiruppur, and Ernakulam Jn in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruppur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpady
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kochi is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chidambaram to Kochi.
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