There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Kātpādi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
5h 5m₹6,247–12,005Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 22640 / ...
10h 46m₹625–2,772Bus
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Bangalore - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
15h 57mDrive 548.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kātpādicar 548.1 km
7h 50m₹6,135–8,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kātpāditaxi 548.1 km
7h 50m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 25m₹5,022–13,070
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kātpādi is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via KR Market and Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Katpadi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Kochi and Kātpādi is 703 km. The road distance is 548.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kātpādi without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kochi to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Kochi to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kātpādi is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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 Kātpādi bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kochi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kātpādi is 548 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Kochi to Kātpādi.
There are 98+ hotels available in Kātpādi.