There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
11h 11m₹1,891–3,603Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
13h 5m₹404–3,120Drive 329.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chettinadcar 329.4 km
5h 40m₹3,705–5,352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chettinadtaxi 329.4 km
5h 40m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
10h 5m₹8,235–17,818
Kochi to Chettinad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chettinad via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Kochi and Chettinad is 614 km. The road distance is 329.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Kochi to Chettinad, including transfers.
Kochi to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chettinad is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Chettinad via Kalikkavilai and Kovilpatti in around 11h 11m. 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
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chettinad is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Kochi to Chettinad.
There are 41+ hotels available in Chettinad.