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How to get from Kochi to Chennai
4 ways, 560 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 | 12h 43m | ₹568–3,040 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 5h 40m | ₹6,940–10,600 estimated |
| Drive | 11h 40m | ₹4,470–5,600 estimated |
| Taxi | 11h 40m | ₹8,200–10,250 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:54 → 22:1513h 21m · 1 changeIndian Railways 16378₹670–1,995
- 10:24 → 23:0712h 43m · directIndian Railways 12512₹568–1,655
- 10:31 → 03:13 +1d16h 42m · 1 changeIndian Railways 20630₹825–2,305
- 10:41 → 03:15 +1d16h 34m · 2 changesIndian Railways 16650₹795–2,485
- 10:41 → 03:13 +1d16h 32m · 4 changesIndian Railways 16650₹980–3,040
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 Chennai?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 40m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 560 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kochi to Chennai?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹568. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Kochi to Chennai?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 12h 43m. Fares run ₹568–3,040 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Kochi to Chennai?
- About 1h 20m in the air (COK → MAA), about 5h 40m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹6,940–10,600; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Chennai from Kochi by road?
- About 687 km, roughly 11h 40m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹4,470–5,600; tolls and parking are extra.