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 Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
9h 2m₹2,344–5,601Train
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₹3,524–5,091Taxi
- 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
8h 20m₹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 Ernakulam and arriving at Tuticorin via Kazhakootam and Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
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 416 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 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Kochi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kochi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam 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 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹6,000. 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 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Tuticorin via Ernakulam, Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 9h 2m. 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 Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹270–330
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- 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 Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam 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 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.