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How to get from Kochi to Bengaluru
4 ways, 367 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 10h 5m | ₹725–2,830 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 6h 2m | ₹6,130–9,310 estimated |
| Drive | 9h 14m | ₹3,340–4,180 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 14m | ₹6,200–7,750 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:54 → 18:5910h 5m · directIndian Railways 16378₹725–1,725
- 10:31 → 03:04 +1d16h 33m · 1 changeIndian Railways 20630₹860–2,350
- 10:41 → 03:04 +1d16h 23m · 3 changesIndian Railways 16650₹945–2,830
- 14:56 → 03:40 +1d12h 44m · 1 changeIndian Railways 16382₹765–2,075
- 16:25 → 03:59 +1d11h 34m · 1 changeIndian Railways 22640₹750–2,075
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kochi to Bengaluru?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 6h 2m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 367 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kochi to Bengaluru?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹725. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Kochi to Bengaluru?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 10h 5m. Fares run ₹725–2,830 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Kochi to Bengaluru?
- About 1h 9m in the air (COK → BLR), about 6h 2m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹6,130–9,310; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Bengaluru from Kochi by road?
- About 514 km, roughly 9h 14m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹3,340–4,180; tolls and parking are extra.