There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Koovagam by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Koovagamtaxi
5h 59m₹10,767–24,760Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Villupurambus
11h 15m₹1,407–2,187Train via Salem
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154 / ...
12h 21m₹1,455–5,272Drive 494.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Koovagamcar 494.9 km
7h 8m₹4,800–6,933Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Koovagamtaxi 494.9 km
7h 8m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
5h 23m₹6,817–13,460Bus via Vijayapuri (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Tollbus FlixBus IN5143
12h 31m₹1,969–3,843Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16128
16h 34m₹1,465–5,172
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Koovagam is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Koovagam is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Koovagam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Villupuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Koovagam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Parikkal via Salem Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Kochi and Koovagam is 530 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koovagam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kochi to Koovagam, including transfers.
Kochi to Koovagam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Koovagam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koovagam is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,500 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Koovagam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Villupuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,200 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Koovagam via Ernakulam Jn, Salem Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Parikkal in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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 Koovagam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.
Kochi to Koovagam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Koovagam is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Kochi to Koovagam.
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