There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi 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 Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
9h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
12h 4m₹578–2,307Train via Maniyachchi Jn
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128
9h 37m₹665–3,222Drive 314.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thoothukudicar 314.4 km
4h 48m₹3,589–5,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thoothukuditaxi 314.4 km
4h 48m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
7h 15m₹12,979–21,203
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Kochi and Thoothukudi is 409 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kochi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Maniyachchi Jn, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tripunitura to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thoothukudi is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kochi to Thoothukudi.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.