What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Varanasi is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Kochi to Varanasi?

The distance between Kochi and Varanasi is 1888 km. The road distance is 2237.9 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Kochi to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Varanasi train from?

Kochi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train or fly from Kochi to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Kochi to Varanasi is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Kochi to Varanasi train arrive?

Kochi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Varanasi is 2238 km. It takes approximately 32h 35m to drive from Kochi to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Kochi to Varanasi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Varanasi by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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Fly Cochin International Airport to Varanasi Airport
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane COK - VNS
9h 37m
₹7,655–18,168
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 22669
2d 1h
₹1,100–9,000
Drive 2,237.9 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Varanasicar 2,237.9 km
32h 35m
₹24,337–35,154
Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangaditrain
2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCJ - VNS
11h 34m
₹9,119–17,541
Taxi to Madurai, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXM - VNS
11h 15m
₹14,842–33,713
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TRV - VNS
12h 35m
₹10,532–21,938
Train, bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
2. Take the bus from Thissur to Coimbatorebus
3. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CJB - VNS
12h 18m
₹11,094–20,726
Fly Cochin International Airport to Allahabad, train
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Allahabad (IXD)plane COK - IXD
2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain
12h 54m
₹11,287–23,350

Kochi to Varanasi by train

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2d 1hAverage Duration

₹1,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,888.4 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–9,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.

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