There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
11h 45m₹792–2,997Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
12h 38m₹519–4,193Drive 539.4 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kochicar 539.4 km
7h 38m₹6,066–8,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kochitaxi 539.4 km
7h 38m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
7h 57m₹9,597–22,702Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Angamalybus
14h 42mTrain
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain 22676 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
18h 21m₹532–4,140Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
8h 3m₹5,477–11,110
Cuddalore to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kochi is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Ernakulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Vridhachalam Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kochi is 581 km. The road distance is 539.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Cuddalore to Kochi, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.
Cuddalore to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kochi is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 38m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kochi, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,300 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Ernakulam Jn via Vridhachalam Jn and Salem Jn in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
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
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Cuddalore to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kochi is 539 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cuddalore to Kochi.
There are 1259+ hotels available in Kochi.