There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Tirumala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
12h 28m₹1,628–4,386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 22838 / ...
13h 4m₹409–2,901Drive 639.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Tirumalacar 639.9 km
9h 18m₹7,194–10,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Tirumalataxi 639.9 km
9h 18m₹12,000–16,000Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane COK - TIR
7h 31m₹6,805–22,018
Kochi to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Tirumala is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Tirupathi via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Kochi and Tirumala is 810 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Kochi to Tirumala, including transfers.
Kochi to Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirumala is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 4m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹22,000 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Tirumala via Aluva, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda, and Tirupathi in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Renigunta Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- 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 to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
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 Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Kochi to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Tirumala is 640 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Kochi to Tirumala.
There are 358+ hotels available in Tirumala.