There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Athangudi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain
6h 34m₹8,117–18,460Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
12h 21m₹1,085–3,272Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
11h 15m₹2,104–3,881Drive 323.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Athangudicar 323.5 km
5h 34m₹3,602–5,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Athanguditaxi 323.5 km
5h 34m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
8h 11m₹11,262–20,195
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Athangudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Athangudi is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Athangudi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Athangudi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Kochi and Athangudi is 396 km. The road distance is 323.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Athangudi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Kochi to Athangudi, including transfers.
Kochi to Athangudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Athangudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Athangudi is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Athangudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Athangudi via Ernakulam, Kalikkavilai, and Kovilpatti in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–44,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Athangudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Athangudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Athangudi is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kochi to Athangudi.
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