There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Kochi by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXC - COK
10h 36m₹9,401–16,596Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12218 / ...
2d 2h₹1,417–10,533Bus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
- Take the bus from Gokarna Madangiri Bus Stop to Nerul Lpbus
- Take the bus from Nerul Lp Before Signal to Mysuru Suburban Busstandbus
- Take the bus from Mysore to Ernakulambus
2d 12h₹3,216–7,045Drive 2,761.4 km
- Drive from Shimla to Kochicar 2,761.4 km
39h 7m₹29,970–43,290Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXC - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
13h 56m₹10,956–21,776Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IXC - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus
13h 40m₹9,520–16,540
Shimla to Kochi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kochi is to bus and train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kochi is to bus and fly which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Ernakulam via Old Delhi Railway Station, Gokarna Madangiri Bus Stop, Nerul Lp Before Signal and Mysore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Shimla and Kochi is 2441 km. The road distance is 2761.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Kochi without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs ₹1,400 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Shimla to Kochi, including transfers.
Shimla to Kochi bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi station.
Shimla to Kochi bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Kochi is 2761 km. It takes approximately 39h 7m to drive from Shimla to Kochi.
There are 1145+ hotels available in Kochi.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Ernakulam via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, Old Delhi Railway Station, Gokarna Madangiri Bus Stop, Nerul Lp, Nerul Lp Before Signal, Mysuru Suburban Busstand, and Mysore in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Goa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Jaipur, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Goa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,900–3,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,100–5,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–9,000
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–380
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹270–380
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹310–440
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,000
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91-8879498558
- ebookings@anandbus.com
- Website
- anandbus.com
Bus from Gokarna Madangiri Bus Stop to Nerul Lp
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://anandbus.com/
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- help@vrlbus.in
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Nerul Lp Before Signal to Mysuru Suburban Busstand
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mysore to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
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