There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Chengam by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupattur Jntrain 16316 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tirupattur Jn to Chengamtaxi
9h 15m₹1,233–3,336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
12h 30m₹873–2,121Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus
9h 40m₹1,027–2,479Drive 454.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chengamcar 454.5 km
6h 36m₹4,996–7,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chengamtaxi 454.5 km
6h 36m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
9h 18m₹5,995–13,418
Kochi to Chengam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chengam is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chengam is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via Chalakudy and FlixBus Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Kochi and Chengam is 529 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chengam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Kochi to Chengam, including transfers.
Kochi to Chengam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Chengam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chengam is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kochi to Chengam.
There are one+ hotels available in Chengam.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chengam, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via Chalakudy, Hosur, and FlixBus Hosur in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirupattur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chalakudy to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹700–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–10,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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