There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kochi by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway Kmrl
2h 7m₹647–2,066Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
3h 45m₹180–1,400Drive 187.9 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Kochicar 187.9 km
2h 48m₹2,034–2,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochitaxi 187.9 km
2h 48m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
4h 34m₹240–391
Coimbatore to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹400 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Kochi is to bus and subway which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Ernakulam via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Kochi is 181 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Kochi without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Coimbatore to Kochi, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹400 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, 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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulam via Chalakudy in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 13004250355
- contact@kmrl.co.in
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Maharajas College
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 89 40 70 90 00
- Website
- ruthracabs.business.site
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 97 37 30
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Coimbatore to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Kochi is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Coimbatore to Kochi.
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