The average train between Goa and Kochi takes 17h 25m and the fastest train takes 14h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Goa to Kochi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Goa and Kochi. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goa is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Kochi at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Goa to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Goa station and arriving at Kochi station via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
Goa to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madgaon station.
Goa to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
The distance between Goa and Kochi is 641 km. The road distance is 750 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madgaon to Ernakulam Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 20m.