There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Bengaluru by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cochin International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
5h 46m₹4,404–10,313Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Bangalore Canttrain 16316
11h 3m₹645–2,972Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Lalbaugbus
10h 20m₹965–1,872Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Bengalurucar 477.3 km
7h 5m₹5,446–7,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Bengalurutaxi 477.3 km
7h 5m₹11,000–14,000Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
8h 1m₹5,910–9,492Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
7h 43m₹4,050–11,632Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Aluva to Shanti Nagarbus
10h 35m₹1,019–2,643
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Bengaluru is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Lalbaug via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Bangalore Cant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Kochi and Bengaluru is 457 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bengaluru without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kochi to Bengaluru, including transfers.
Kochi to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bengaluru is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Bengaluru, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Lalbaug 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Bangalore Cant once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Bengaluru bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Kochi to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Bengaluru is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Kochi to Bengaluru.
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