There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 22640 / ...
12h 15m₹1,145–4,162Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
12h 58m₹1,265–2,822Drive 557.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Arcotcar 557.2 km
8h 9m₹6,245–9,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Arcottaxi 557.2 km
8h 9m₹13,000–17,000Fly from Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
7h 37m₹5,698–10,593Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
14h 59mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
9h 57m₹6,104–14,772
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Kochi and Arcot is 611 km. The road distance is 557.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Kochi to Arcot, including transfers.
Kochi to Arcot bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Arcot is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Arcot, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Ernakulam and FlixBus Hosur in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Arcot bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kochi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Arcot is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Kochi to Arcot.
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