What is the best way to travel from Kochi to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Kochi?
You can reach Chennai with just £9 by taking a Bus from MRM Travels, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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MRM Travels12h 55m019:45KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:40ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from MRM Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:45:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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A1 Travels12h 15m020:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from A1 Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Essaar14h 30m019:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station09:30ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Essaar goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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YBM Travels12h 50m019:25KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from YBM Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:25:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)14h 35m018:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:35ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Kochi to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai from Kochi in just 12h 15m with a Bus from A1 Travels. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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A1 Travels12h 15m020:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from A1 Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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YBM Travels12h 50m019:25KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:15ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from YBM Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:25:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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MRM Travels12h 55m019:45KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:40ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from MRM Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:45:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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Essaar14h 30m019:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station09:30ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Essaar goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 19:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)14h 35m018:00KochiKSRTC Bus Station08:35ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Bus from Kochi to Chennai
What are the most popular stations in Kochi and Chennai?
In Kochi, you will usually depart from KSRTC Bus Station, Fort Kochi or Star Moola Bus Stop, while in Chennai you will be arriving at C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chennai from Kochi? With 5 connections between 8 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kochi and Chennai, you can pay as low as £9 with a Bus from MRM Travels.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from A1 Travels: you will get to Chennai in just 12h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kochi and Chennai are MRM Travels, A1 Travels and Essaar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kochi and Chennai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kumbalam or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from Cochin Airport, and landing at Chennai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kochi to Chennai?
The most popular companies between Kochi and Chennai, are MRM Travels, A1 Travels and Essaar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: MRM Travels, A1 Travels, Essaar and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Kochi to Chennai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kochi to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kochi to Chennai
How can I reach Chennai from Kochi?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chennai from Kochi.
How far is Chennai from Kochi?
The distance between Kochi and Chennai is 560.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kochi and Chennai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 95 kgs, and a flight 138 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kochi to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai with just £9 by taking a Bus from MRM Travels.
What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Chennai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chennai in just 12h 15m with a Bus from A1 Travels.
More routes to Kochi and to Chennai
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