There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Tirupathi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupatitrain 12645 / ...
12h 9m₹755–3,182Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
15h 10m₹1,756–3,553Drive 627.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Tirupathicar 627.7 km
9h 3m₹7,165–10,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Tirupathitaxi 627.7 km
9h 3m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane COK - TIR
7h 24m₹10,979–24,203Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
8h 37m₹5,899–11,598
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Tirupathi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Tirupathi is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Tirupathi via Aluva and Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tirupati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Kochi and Tirupathi is 682 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirupathi without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Kochi to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Kochi to Tirupathi bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirupathi is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Tirupathi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupati twice a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Tirupathi via Ernakulam, Aluva, and Kempegowda in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Aluva to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,000
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 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Tirupathi bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Station.
Kochi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Tirupathi is 628 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Kochi to Tirupathi.
There are 392+ hotels available in Tirupathi.