Kerala to Tamil Nadu · 190 km · Compare train, bus & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath #12258 · GR |
21:08 | 01:40 | 4h 32m | 3A |
| Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express #18190 · Exp |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06010 · SF |
00:13 | 05:05 | 4h 52m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Nagercoil-Coimbatore Special #06618 · Exp |
03:32 | 08:00 | 4h 28m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip #13352-Slip · Exp |
07:15 | 11:55 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express #13352 · Exp |
07:15 | 11:55 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express #22816 · SF |
08:30 | 13:25 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp #16332 · Exp |
08:30 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express #12678 · SF |
09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | CC |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
10:03 | 15:15 | 5h 12m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
10:10 | 15:15 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
10:10 | 15:15 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
10:10 | 15:15 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
11:38 | 16:30 | 4h 52m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
13:11 | 18:00 | 4h 49m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KollamChennai Central SF Special #06008 · SF |
15:07 | 19:45 | 4h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Special #06012 · SF |
15:07 | 19:45 | 4h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06002 · SF |
15:07 | 19:45 | 4h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
15:45 | 19:55 | 4h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp |
16:40 | 21:30 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Millennium Expres #12645 · SF |
18:55 | 23:35 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
18:55 | 23:35 | 4h 40m | 3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
20:27 | 00:55 | 4h 28m | 3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
20:28 | 00:55 | 4h 27m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
20:35 | 00:55 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp #16316 · Exp |
20:35 | 00:55 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
21:05 | 01:25 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central Special #06004 · Exp |
21:08 | 01:40 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special #06006 · SF |
21:08 | 01:40 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
21:33 | 02:05 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Tea Garden Express #16866 · Exp |
22:05 | 02:55 | 4h 50m | 1A,2A,3A,SL,FC |
| ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp |
22:45 | 03:10 | 4h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
The distance from Kochi to Coimbatore 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 Kochi and Coimbatore 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 Kochi and Coimbatore 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 Kochi and Coimbatore. This makes for a great day trip by car.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
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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