There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Thirunallar by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
13h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
14h 42m₹735–3,722Drive 479 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thirunallarcar 479 km
7h 44m₹5,355–7,735Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thirunallartaxi 479 km
7h 44m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Tirunallarutrain
8h 21m₹11,257–26,160Fly 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 Tirunallarutrain
8h 33m₹6,377–13,310Fly 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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain
8h 55m₹7,827–19,010
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tirunallaru via Karaikal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Kochi and Thirunallar is 525 km. The road distance is 479 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Kochi to Thirunallar, including transfers.
Kochi to Thirunallar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thirunallar is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thirunallar, India?
You can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Thirunallar via Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–12,000
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Thirunallar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kochi to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thirunallar is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Kochi to Thirunallar.
There are 79+ hotels available in Thirunallar.











