Bus Kochi to Chennai: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Kochi to Chennai

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Kochi to Chennai from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) or ARS Travels for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

Thursday

$11

Friday

Saturday

$12

Sunday

Monday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	12h 40m	6:45 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	7:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station		Basic	$12	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/16/2026 6:45:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	12h 55m	7:30 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	8:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/17/2026 7:30:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/18/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
MRM Travels	12h 55m	7:45 PM	Kochi	KSRTC Bus Station	8:40 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$10	A Bus from MRM Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 6/17/2026 7:45:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/18/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
National Travels CHN	12h 10m	7:05 PM	Kochi	KSRTC Bus Station	7:15 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 6/17/2026 7:05:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
A1 Travels	12h 15m	8:00 PM	Kochi	KSRTC Bus Station	8:15 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	$12	A Bus from A1 Travels goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 6/17/2026 8:00:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/18/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)	14h 25m	6:00 PM	Kochi	KSRTC Bus Station	8:25 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	$15	A Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 6/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/18/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	12h 40m	6:45 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	7:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station		Basic	$11	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/18/2026 6:45:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/19/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
	Intrcity Smartbus	12h 55m	7:30 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	8:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station		First Class	$53	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/18/2026 7:30:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/19/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	12h 40m	6:45 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	7:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station		Basic	$12	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/20/2026 6:45:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	12h 40m	6:45 PM	Kochi	Ernakulam Junction	7:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station		Basic	$13	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Ernakulam Junction, Kochi (India) at 6/22/2026 6:45:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/23/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Kochi to Chennai via Coimbatore, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Kochi
  KSRTC Bus Station
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Coimbatore
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  First Class
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from KSRTC Bus Station, Kochi (India) at 6/19/2026 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Coimbatore (India) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
- Intrcity Smartbus
  
  8h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Coimbatore
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Chennai
  Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Coimbatore (India) at 6/19/2026 9:15:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/20/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Travel time is 4h 55m longer, but you will save $1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Kochi to Chennai is $7 on 6/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Kochi and Chennai

See here how frequent the connections between Kochi and Chennai are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Kochi to Chennai. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Kochi and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Kochi to Chennai, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Kochi and Chennai, with 1 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Kochi to Chennai

Intrcity Smartbus

Travel in comfort and enjoy a discount on your First Booking!

Facts about the bus from Kochi to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) and ARS Travels that travel 6 times every day by bus from Kochi to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kochi to Chennai starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	11h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:45 PM
Latest Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	348.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), ARS Travels, VKV Travels, MRM Travels, A1 Travels, YBM Travels, National Travels CHN and Essaar

Cheapest bus connections from Kochi to Chennai

Every day, 6 buses from 9 bus companies leave Kochi for Chennai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

$10

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$10

Sunday 06/21

$11

Monday 06/22

$10

Tuesday 06/23

$11

Wednesday 06/24

$10

Thursday 06/25

$10

Friday 06/26

$11

Saturday 06/27

$11

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

$16

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

$14

Tuesday 07/07

$10

Wednesday 07/08

$14

Thursday 07/09

$16

Friday 07/10

$15

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Kochi to Chennai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Kochi to Chennai, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Kochi to Chennai. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Kochi to Chennai, with $7. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Kochi to Chennai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Kochi to Chennai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Kochi to Chennai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Kochi to Chennai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Kochi to Chennai

These are the most booked bus companies between Kochi to Chennai from our users.

Intrcity Smartbus from Kochi to Chennai

Here you will find the key facts about the Intrcity Smartbus bus route Kochi to Chennai:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	12h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:45 PM
Last Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Kochi and Chennai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Kochi and Chennai.

Ernakulam Junction

Ernakulam South Railway Station(Jn)

Fort Kochi

Chullikal Bus Stop

Kannamali Bus Stop

Garuda Beach Hotel

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Kochi to Chennai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Kochi to Chennai? Or which bus companies serve the route Kochi to Chennai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Kochi to Chennai bus

How much does a Kochi Chennai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 12h 55m to reach Chennai. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Kochi to Chennai?

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chennai.

On average, how many connections are available from Kochi to Chennai each day?

Every day, the Kochi to Chennai bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Kochi to Chennai take?

The fastest bus from Kochi to Chennai is offered by Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) and takes 11h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Kochi to Chennai?

The earliest bus arriving in Chennai from Kochi starts at 6:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Kochi to Chennai?

The latest bus trip departing from Kochi for Chennai starts at 6:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Kochi Chennai route?

When traveling by bus from Kochi to Chennai, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) and ARS Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Chennai?

You can check all the direct connections between Kochi and Chennai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) and ARS Travels.

What can I take with me on the Kochi to Chennai bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Kochi Chennai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Kochi Chennai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Kochi to Chennai on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Kochi to Chennai?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Kochi to Chennai

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Kochi and to Chennai

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Kochi and to Chennai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!