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How to get fromKochi to Kolkataby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kolkata by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane COK - CCU
    5h 51m
    ₹11,094–17,298

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 22878
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    39h 13m
    ₹1,271–7,881

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    46h 45m

  4. Drive  2,218.2 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Kolkatacar car 2,218.2 km
    32h 30m
    ₹24,836–35,874

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Cochin to Koyembedubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2d 4h
    ₹2,513–8,108

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar150Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Kolkata via Bengaluru in around 46h 45m.

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