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Kochi to Delhi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Delhi, Haryana.

2703 kmDistance
54.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29830
Sedan₹35240
SUV₹46100
Innova / MUV₹51560
Tempo Traveller₹59770
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2970
AC Seater₹4870
Non-AC Sleeper₹4320
AC Sleeper₹6220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7620
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Train
Sleeper₹1650
Economy₹2730
Third AC₹3810
Second AC₹5440
First AC₹7600
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kochi to Delhi

2703 km · ~58h 44m · About 54h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1158

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1308

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1545

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1695

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1845

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1931

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2081

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2231

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2317

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2467

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2617

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kochi to Delhi

2703 km · ~60h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kochi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kochi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 901)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1802)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Delhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~901 km

    ~20h 1m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  7. Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kochi to Delhi

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, New Delhi for Delhi.

Direct trains

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
45h 50m370 stops
10:40 AM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
45h 45m334 stops
10:40 AM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
03:45 PMErnakulam Jn
45h 32m352 stops
01:17 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
10:25 PMErnakulam Jn
38h 15m370 stops
12:40 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
11:30 PMErnakulam Jn
44h370 stops
07:30 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Kochi to Delhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Delhi is about 2703 km by road, roughly 54.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2703 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,830 · Sedan ₹35,240 · SUV ₹46,100 · Innova / MUV ₹51,560 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,770
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,970 · AC Seater ₹4,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,320 · AC Sleeper ₹6,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,650 · Economy ₹2,730 · Third AC ₹3,810 · Second AC ₹5,440 · First AC ₹7,600

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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