Kohima to Kochi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kohima, Nagaland to Kochi, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3340 km
Approx Duration: 74.2 hrs
Route overview
Kohima to Kochi is about 3340 km by road, roughly 74.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Kohima to Kochi
About 67h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kohima. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 418. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 568. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 718. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 835. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 985. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1135. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1253. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1403. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1553. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1670. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1820. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1970. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2088. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2238. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2388. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2505. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2655. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2805. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2923. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3073. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3223. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Arrive in Kochi
By bus: Kohima to Kochi
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kohima. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kohima. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kohima → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km Takes about 18h 33m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 835). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km Takes about 18h 33m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1670). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km Takes about 18h 33m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2505). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kochi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km Takes about 18h 33m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Arrive in Kochi
By train: Kohima to Kochi
The nearest railway stations are Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima and Ernakulam Jn for Kochi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) — departs 06:13 AM from Rangapahar, arrives 02:25 AM (+3 days) at Ernakulam Town, 68h 12m
- With one change, 64h 39m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 01:21 AM Khotkhoti to 12:32 PM Jalpaiguri Road, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) 01:15 PM Jalpaiguri Road to 06:00 PM Triupunittura — change at Jalpaiguri Road (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 65h 49m in total: DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12235) 12:11 AM Khotkhoti to 06:01 AM Kamakhya, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) 06:42 AM Kamakhya to 06:00 PM Triupunittura — change at Kamakhya (about 41m wait)
- With one change, 65h 50m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12435) 12:10 AM Khotkhoti to 06:07 AM Agthori, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) 06:49 AM Agthori to 06:00 PM Triupunittura — change at Agthori (about 42m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3340 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,840 · Sedan ₹43,520 · SUV ₹56,930 · Innova / MUV ₹63,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹73,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,670 · AC Seater ₹6,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,340 · AC Sleeper ₹7,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,030 · Economy ₹3,370 · Third AC ₹4,710 · Second AC ₹6,710 · First AC ₹9,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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