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How to get fromKochi to Varanasiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Varanasi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane COK - VNS
    5h 43m
    ₹11,067–16,910

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 22669
    2d 2h
    ₹1,415–9,372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    45h 55m

  4. Drive  2,238.2 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Varanasicar car 2,238.2 km
    32h 35m
    ₹25,112–36,273

  5. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Allahabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allahabad to Varanasibus bus
    2d

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,893.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and three other airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Varanasi via Bengaluru in around 45h 55m.

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