There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
9hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tripunituratrain 16791
10h 40m₹573–2,275Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127 / ...
9h 41m₹668–3,162Drive 314.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kochicar 314.7 km
4h 49m₹3,592–5,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kochitaxi 314.7 km
4h 49m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
6h 16m₹12,981–21,169
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Cochin via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram, Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kochi is 414 km. The road distance is 314.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi is to bus which takes 9h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 41m, you could also fly, which costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kochi via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Kochi via Tirunelveli and Ernakulam Jn in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tuti Melur to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kochi is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kochi.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Kochi.