Tamil Nadu to Kerala · 190 km · Compare train, bus & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express #12257 · GR |
03:55 | 07:59 | 4h 04m | 3A |
| MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp #16331 · Exp |
22:40 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express #16381 · Exp |
00:05 | 04:49 | 28h 44m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp #16315 · Exp |
00:20 | 04:40 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tea Garden Express #16865 · Exp |
01:00 | 06:15 | 5h 15m | 1A,2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Swarna Jayanti Express #12644 · SF |
01:20 | 05:50 | 4h 30m | 3A,SL |
| Millennium Express #12646 · SF |
01:20 | 06:00 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express #16321 · Exp |
02:00 | 06:20 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam Special #06003 · Exp |
03:55 | 07:59 | 4h 04m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06005 · SF |
03:55 | 07:59 | 4h 04m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12626 · SF |
05:15 | 09:30 | 4h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special #08569 · Exp |
06:45 | 11:34 | 4h 49m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai CentralKollam SF Special #06009 · SF |
06:55 | 11:39 | 4h 44m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Express #12511 · SF |
08:00 | 13:10 | 5h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16325 · Exp |
08:00 | 13:10 | 5h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express #16327 · Exp |
08:00 | 13:04 | 5h 04m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12521 · SF |
08:00 | 13:20 | 5h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17230 · Exp |
08:35 | 13:53 | 5h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16318 · Exp |
10:05 | 14:23 | 4h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express #12660 · SF |
11:30 | 15:48 | 4h 18m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express #18189 · Exp |
12:10 | 18:10 | 6h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp #13351 · Exp |
12:10 | 18:10 | 6h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express #16324 · Exp |
12:40 | 17:25 | 4h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Patna - Ernakulam Express #16310 · Exp |
12:40 | 17:30 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express #12677 · SF |
13:10 | 16:55 | 3h 45m | CC |
| Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express #22815 · SF |
17:20 | 21:35 | 4h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express #16360 · Exp |
18:30 | 23:00 | 4h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special #06617 · Exp |
20:20 | 00:28 | 4h 08m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06001 · SF |
22:35 | 02:38 | 4h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special #06011 · SF |
22:35 | 02:38 | 4h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special #06007 · SF |
22:50 | 03:23 | 4h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express #12695 · SF |
23:10 | 02:58 | 3h 48m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
The distance from Coimbatore to Kochi is approximately 142 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 190 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.
Indian Railways connects Coimbatore and Kochi with regular services. The journey takes around 3 hrs 27 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains are more frequent on this short route.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel between Coimbatore and Kochi is convenient and affordable. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 26 min. Both government and private operators service this route with AC and non-AC options.
A comfortable 2 hrs 55 min drive covers the 190 km between Coimbatore and Kochi. This makes for a great day trip by car.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
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Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
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