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Kochi to Vadodara

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

1838 kmDistance
36.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20320
Sedan₹23990
SUV₹31400
Innova / MUV₹35120
Tempo Traveller₹40740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2020
AC Seater₹3310
Non-AC Sleeper₹2940
AC Sleeper₹4230
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5200
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Train
Sleeper₹1130
Economy₹1870
Third AC₹2600
Second AC₹3710
First AC₹5180
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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 Vadodara

1838 km · ~40h 6m · About 37h 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. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 368

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 518

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 668

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

  7. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 735

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 885

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1035

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

  10. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1103

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1253

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1403

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

  13. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1470

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1620

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1770

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

  16. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vadodara

    Vadodara, 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 Vadodara

1838 km · ~40h 50m · 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) · ~919 km

    ~20h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 919)

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

  4. change point 1 → Vadodara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~919 km

    ~20h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  5. Arrive in Vadodara

    Vadodara, 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 Vadodara

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Vadodara Jn for Vadodara.

Direct trains

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
29h 17m216 stops
06:07 PM+1dVishvamitri
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
30h 36m215 stops
07:31 PM+1dVishvamitri
ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp#12977 · Superfast
07:50 PMErnakulam Jn
30h 19m229 stops
02:09 AM+2dVishvamitri
TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
10:25 PMErnakulam Jn
25h 45m230 stops
12:10 AM+2dVadodara Jn
ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
11:30 PMErnakulam Jn
25h 26m230 stops
12:56 AM+2dVishvamitri

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 Vadodara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Vadodara is about 1838 km by road, roughly 36.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1838 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,320 · Sedan ₹23,990 · SUV ₹31,400 · Innova / MUV ₹35,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,020 · AC Seater ₹3,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,940 · AC Sleeper ₹4,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,870 · Third AC ₹2,600 · Second AC ₹3,710 · First AC ₹5,180

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

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