There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Swamimalaitrain
6h 56m₹7,697–16,960Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
12h 29m₹715–3,522Bus
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchibus Tiruchirapalli - Thuvarankuruchi
12h 21mDrive 418.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Swāmimalaicar 418.9 km
6h 49m₹4,072–5,881Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Swāmimalaitaxi 418.9 km
6h 49m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Swamimalaitrain
10h 52m₹7,617–21,200
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Swamimalai via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Kochi and Swāmimalai is 390 km. The road distance is 418.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Kochi to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 29m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Swāmimalai, India?
You can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Swāmimalai via Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Thuvarankuruchi in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manjattidal to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Salem Jn to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kochi to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Swāmimalai is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Kochi to Swāmimalai.
There are 93+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.