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How to get fromKochi to Arcotby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Arcot by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus bus
    5h 35m
    ₹6,417–11,555

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 22640 / ...
    12h 15m
    ₹1,145–4,162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Hosurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    12h 58m
    ₹1,265–2,822

  4. Drive  557.2 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Arcotcar car 557.2 km
    8h 9m
    ₹5,399–7,799

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Arcottaxi taxi 557.2 km
    8h 9m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Arcotbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    14h 25m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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.

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