There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Tirupati by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Tirupati Airport
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane COK - TIR
7h 11m₹6,445–21,528Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupatitrain 12645 / ...
12h₹350–2,700Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Aluva to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
12h 10m₹1,318–4,016Drive 627.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Tirupaticar 627.7 km
9h 6m₹7,057–10,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Tirupatitaxi 627.7 km
9h 6m₹12,000–15,000Fly 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
9h 15m₹5,475–11,068Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Tirupathibus
18h 11m₹609–1,480
Kochi to Tirupati by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,500 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Tirupati is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Tirupati. 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 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Kochi and Tirupati is 564 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirupati without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kochi to Tirupati, including transfers.
Kochi to Tirupati bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tirupati is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 12h, you could also bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Tirupati, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupati twice a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h.
- 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 Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice 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)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹550–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Tirupati bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Kochi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Tirupati is 628 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Kochi to Tirupati.
There are 357+ hotels available in Tirupati.