There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Trichy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
4h 18m₹7,557–14,860Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
9h 50m₹585–2,472Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
8h 41m₹785–4,172Bus
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
9h 20mDrive 342.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Trichycar 342.5 km
5h 38m₹3,839–5,544Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Trichytaxi 342.5 km
5h 38m₹6,500–8,500
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Trichy is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Trichy is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Trichy. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Tiruchirappalli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Trichy. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tiruchchirapali via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Kochi and Trichy is 313 km. The road distance is 342.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Trichy without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Kochi to Trichy, including transfers.
Kochi to Trichy bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Trichy is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,200 and takes 8h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Trichy, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Starlight Airline fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Tiruchchirapali via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Trichy bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kochi to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Trichy is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Kochi to Trichy.
There are 188+ hotels available in Trichy.