There are 3 ways to get from Varanasi to Kochi by plane, train, or car
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Varanasi to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kochi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kochi is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Varanasi and Kochi is 1885 km. The road distance is 2234.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Varanasi to Kochi, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kochi is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 0h.
Varanasi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kochi is 2235 km. It takes approximately 32h 30m to drive from Varanasi to Kochi.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kochi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Ernakulam Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–9,000 and the journey takes 2d.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- Once 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)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,000–5,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–9,000
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