Day trip from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi
Kochi lies 179 km (111 mi) north-west of Thiruvananthapuram, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Kochi is a realistic day trip from Thiruvananthapuram: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 788,271 | 633,553 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kochi
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Staying in Kochi
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Kochi. Of the 96 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 920 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kochi from Thiruvananthapuram?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Thiruvananthapuram; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kochi?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Kochi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.