Where groups travel from Kochi
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi to Munnar | about 110 km | about 2 hours | The last stretch is a ghat road; rain and fog slow it, so avoid late arrivals. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Alappuzha | about 60 km | about 1 hour | A short run to the boat jetty; houseboat check-in times are fixed. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Kumarakom | about 50 km | about 1 hour | Reached through Vaikom; resorts allow check-in from the afternoon. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Thekkady | about 130 km | about 2.5 hours | Goes through Kottayam and Kumily; boat and safari timings decide your arrival. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Guruvayur | about 95 km | about 2 hours | Darshan queues are shorter on weekdays. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Thrissur | about 85 km | about 1.5 hours | A highway run often used from the airport. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram | about 215 km | about 4.5 hours | A long highway trip along the MC Road or NH 66. | Get a price |
| Kochi to Coimbatore | about 180 km | about 3.5 hours | Goes through Palakkad and the Walayar border; check the fare screen for tolls and state charges. | Get a price |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
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12 to 17 seats
Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.
21 to 26 seats
Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.
35 to 45 seats
Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.
AC or non-AC
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Bus hire for groups in Kochi
Wedding and function
Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.
School and college tours
A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.
Pilgrim groups
Temple and church tours that cover several towns.
Corporate outings
Office trips and team days out.
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Serving the whole city, including Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery) (COK); Ernakulam Junction (South), Ernakulam Town (North), Aluva; KSRTC Ernakulam Bus Station, Vyttila Mobility Hub, Aluva Bus Stand bus stands.
When groups hire a bus in Kochi
- Tempo traveller for family tours to Munnar and Thekkady
- Wedding groups travelling between Kochi and other Kerala districts
- Pilgrim groups to Guruvayur, Sabarimala and Velankanni
- Corporate outings to Alappuzha and Kumarakom
Places people go from Kochi
- Fort Kochi
- Chinese fishing nets
- Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Jew Town
- Marine Drive
- Hill Palace Museum, Tripunithura
- Cherai Beach
- Wonderla Kochi
Why book with Oray in Kochi
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How it works
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Questions about bus hire in Kochi
Can I hire a tempo traveller in Kochi for a Munnar trip?
Yes. Use Hire a full bus, choose the dates and number of seats and send an enquiry for the bus you pick.
Can I rent a bus for a wedding in Kerala?
Yes. Search Hire a full bus from Kochi with your dates and group size and send an enquiry for the bus you want.
How can I see what a bus offers?
Each bus page shows photos, seats and amenities uploaded by the operator.
Read before you travel
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Kerala Backwater and Munnar Tour by Tourist Bus: Planning Guide for Groups
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