There are 6 ways to get from Karur to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
6h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187
9h 10m₹240–1,900Train via Erode
- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12677 / ...
7h 30m₹340–2,701Drive 298.4 km
- Drive from Karur to Kochicar 298.4 km
4h 32m₹3,349–4,837Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Kochitaxi 298.4 km
4h 32m₹6,000–7,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
6h 8m₹9,112–17,061
Karur to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Kochi is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Ernakulam via Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Karur and Kochi is 434 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Karur to Kochi, including transfers.
Karur to Kochi bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Kochi is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Erode, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Ernakulam via Salem and Chalakudy in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Ernakulam Jn via Erode Jn in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Karur to Kochi bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Kochi is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Karur to Kochi.
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