There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Vellore by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 15m₹6,357–12,855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 22640 / ...
12h 1m₹735–3,622Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
12h 38m₹1,235–2,722Drive 543.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Vellorecar 543.3 km
7h 46m₹6,090–8,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Velloretaxi 543.3 km
7h 46m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 50m₹5,232–13,420Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
14h 47m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Vellore is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via FlixBus Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Kochi and Vellore is 713 km. The road distance is 543.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Kochi to Vellore, including transfers.
Kochi to Vellore bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vellore is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via Ernakulam and FlixBus Hosur in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoppumpady to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Vellore bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kochi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Vellore is 543 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Kochi to Vellore.
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