How To Reach Kochi From Kolkata

Kolkata to Kochi By Flight:  Kochi Airport is very well connected to major Indian cities as well as to other International cities. Kolkata to Kochi by flight is 5 hours and 15 mins (approx). Many airlines like Spicejet, Indigo, Air Asia provide direct flights from Kolkata to Kochi. The aerial distance between Kolkata to Kochi is 1900 kilometers (approx). Many cabs are available from Kochi airport for a city tour and for going to nearby places as well.  

Kolkata To Kochi By Train: The nearest railway station from Kochi is located in Ernakulam. It is at a distance of about 5 km from Kochi. Ernakulam is well connected by rail with major cities in India. There are direct trains available from Santragachi, near Kolkata to Kochi. It takes around 36 hours to reach Kochi from Kolkata by train. The distance covered is around 2314 km (approx). There are around 6 trains running between both the cities such as Ers Hwh Suvidha (02854), Guwahati Exp (12507), Shalimar Exp (22641), Gurudev Express (12659), and Guwahati Exp (12515). From the railway station, Kochi city is around 6.7 kilometers away and the distance can be easily covered by a cab or taxi in around 21 minutes. There are local buses also available to the airport and to the railway station as well.

Kolkata To Kochi By Road: Kochi has a good road connectivity with the major cities in Kerala. A road journey from Kolkata to Kochi takes around 44 hours. It is not advisable to travel from Kolkata to Kochi by road, as the journey is very long and tiring. Most tourists prefer to travel to Kochi from Kolkata by air.

By Bus: There are no direct buses on Kolkata to Kochi route since the distance is huge. 

By Car: One can plan Kolkata to Kochi journey by road and cover the distance in around 42 to 43 hours, covering a distance of 2,319 kilometers.