There are 7 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
4h 5m₹13,099–22,344Train
cheapest- Take the train from Angamali to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128
11h 23m₹827–3,502Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
12h 10mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Thoothukudi326.2 km
5h 10mDrive 326.2 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudicar 326.2 km
5h 10m₹3,661–5,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukuditaxi 326.2 km
5h 10m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
13h 46m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Aluva, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Angamali and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Thoothukudi is 256 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Angamali station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 23m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Starlight Airline fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Angamali to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Angamali to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–800
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aron Transports
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Thoothukudi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













