There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi by plane, bus, train, 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
4h 35m₹13,566–21,969Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tripunituratrain 16791
10h 40m₹573–2,275Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
8h 44m₹2,672–7,384Train 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₹3,517–5,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kochitaxi 314.7 km
4h 49m₹7,000–8,500
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 fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Cochin via Valliyur, Kazhakkottam and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
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 292 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 8h 44m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Thoothukudi to Kochi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin 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 fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,600 - ₹7,500 and takes 8h 44m, you could also train via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kochi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to Kochi via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, Chertala, Cherthala, and Cochin in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur 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 1234+ hotels available in Kochi.