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Kochi to Gandhinagar

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

1985 kmDistance
39.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21940
Sedan₹25910
SUV₹33900
Innova / MUV₹37920
Tempo Traveller₹43970
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2180
AC Seater₹3570
Non-AC Sleeper₹3180
AC Sleeper₹4570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5610
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2020
Third AC₹2810
Second AC₹4000
First AC₹5590
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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 Gandhinagar

1985 km · ~43h 2m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 397

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 547

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 697

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

  7. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 794

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 944

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1094

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

  10. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1191

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1341

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1491

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

  13. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1588

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1738

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1888

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

  16. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

1985 km · ~44h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 993)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km

    ~22h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

Direct trains

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
31h 30m237 stops
08:20 PM+1dSabarmati Jn
KOCHUVELI - BIKANER Express#16312 · Express
08:00 PMErnakulam Town
34h 45m252 stops
06:45 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
08:00 PMErnakulam Town
34h 47m242 stops
06:47 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn
TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
08:00 PMErnakulam Town
34h 47m250 stops
06:47 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn
KOCHUVELI - BHAVNAGAR Exp#19259 · Express
08:00 PMErnakulam Town
34h 47m249 stops
06:47 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn

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 Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Gandhinagar is about 1985 km by road, roughly 39.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1985 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,940 · Sedan ₹25,910 · SUV ₹33,900 · Innova / MUV ₹37,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,970
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,810 · Second AC ₹4,000 · First AC ₹5,590

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

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