There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Pichavaram by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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 Pondicherry, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
5h 19m₹12,067–26,160Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
14h 25m₹1,495–4,672Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Cochin to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode GH to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 57mDrive 501.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Pichavaramcar 501.3 km
7h 59m₹5,620–8,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Pichavaramtaxi 501.3 km
7h 59m₹10,000–12,000Fly 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 Chidambaramtrain
6h 45m₹7,097–14,010Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 53m₹8,477–17,060Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
18h 37m₹1,615–2,581
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Pichavaram is to bus which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,600 and takes 18h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Pichavaram is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Chidambaram via Erode GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Kochi and Pichavaram is 539 km. The road distance is 501.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pichavaram without a car is to bus via Erode which takes 11h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kochi to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Kochi to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Pichavaram is to bus via Erode which takes 11h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,700 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Pichavaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pichavaram via Cochin, Erode, Erode GH, and Chidambaram in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Pichavaram via Ernakulam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Chidambaram in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Erode GH to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–12,000
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Erode station.
Kochi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Pichavaram is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Kochi to Pichavaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Pichavaram.














