There are 5 ways to get from Kotagiri to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
6h 31m₹1,444–3,715Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
cheapest- Take the bus from Coonoor to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
8h 47m₹1,118–2,034Drive 253.8 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Kochicar 253.8 km
3h 53m₹2,848–4,114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Kochitaxi 253.8 km
3h 53m₹6,000–7,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop to FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Millsbus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Mills to FlixBus Kochi - Aluvabus FlixBus IN4411
9h 13m₹1,398–2,228
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Kochi is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Ernakulam via Coimbatore and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Kochi is 281 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Kotagiri to Kochi, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Kochi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Kotagiri to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Kochi is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kizhake Chālakudi, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Kochi via Coonoor, Coimbatore, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coonoor to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop to FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Mills
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–370
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Mills to FlixBus Kochi - Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kotagiri to Kochi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Kotagiri to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Kochi is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kotagiri to Kochi.
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