There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Ernakulam Jntrain 12644 / ...
12h 26m₹665–3,053Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
17h 39m₹918–1,841Drive 629.3 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Kochicar 629.3 km
9h 8m₹7,181–10,372Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kochitaxi 629.3 km
9h 8m₹12,000–15,000Fly
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TIR - COK
7h 32m₹13,955–24,138
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 17h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kochi is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Ernakulam via Coimbatore and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Tirupati and Kochi is 679 km. The road distance is 629.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Tirupati to Kochi, including transfers.
Tirupati to Kochi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kochi is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 17h 39m, you could also fly, which costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Kochi via Coimbatore, Chalakudy, and Ernakulam in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Vijayawada, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Vijayawada, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹550–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tirupati to Kochi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC station.
Tirupati to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kochi is 629 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Tirupati to Kochi.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Kochi.