There are 6 ways to get from Karur to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Erode
best- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
7h 51m₹650–3,081Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187
9h 21m₹553–2,219Bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Coimbatore- Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
8h 51mDrive 298.4 km
- Drive from Karur to Kochicar 298.4 km
4h 32m₹3,406–4,919Taxi
- 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
5h 35m₹7,722–17,811
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Kochi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Ernakulam via Coimbatore and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Karur and Kochi is 376 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Kochi without a car is to train via Erode which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Karur to Kochi, including transfers.
Karur to Kochi bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, 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 train via Erode which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a train from Karur to Kochi via Erode Jn and Ernakulam Jn in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Kochi via Coimbatore- Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Karur to Coimbatore- Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Kochi bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Coimbatore- Gandhipuram 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.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Kochi.