There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Shivamogga by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane COK - RQY
6h 42m₹5,805–20,018Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Shimoga Towntrain
17h 52m₹644–4,926Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Aluva to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamoggabus
14h₹1,358–4,016Drive 586 km
- Drive from Kochi to Shivamoggacar 586 km
9h 25m₹6,606–9,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Shivamoggataxi 586 km
9h 25m₹11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Edapally to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi, Karnataka to Shivamogga, Karnatakabus Udupi, Karnataka - Shivamogga, Karnataka
18h 15m
Kochi to Shivamogga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Shivamogga is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 17h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Shivamogga is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Shivamogga. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Shivamogga via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Shivamogga. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Shimoga Town via Thrisur and Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
The distance between Kochi and Shivamogga is 466 km. The road distance is 586 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Shivamogga without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 14h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Kochi to Shivamogga, including transfers.
Kochi to Shivamogga bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Shivamogga train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Shivamogga is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h, you could also train, which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Shivamogga, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Shivamogga via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore in around 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Shivamogga via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Shivamogga via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Thrisur to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Birur Jn to Shimoga Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,800
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹950–2,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Edapally to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Shivamogga bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Kochi to Shivamogga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Shivamogga is 586 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Kochi to Shivamogga.
There are 18+ hotels available in Shivamogga.