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The 11 Best Day Trips from Kochi

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Kochi, India, led by Coimbatore, Teni, Kollam. The closest is Alappuzha, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kochi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Coimbatore141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Teni134 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kollam123 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Thrissur64 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Alappuzha51 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Palakkad102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ponnāni99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Malappuram124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Manjeri132 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Valparai87 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pollachi114 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kochi

  1. 1

    Coimbatore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Kochi4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Coimbatore Zoo.

    Also nearby: Kurichchi, Kuniyamuttūr, Idaiyarpālaiyam.

  2. 2

    Teni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Kochi4 hr 10 min round trip

    Also nearby: Allinagaram.

  3. 3

    Kollam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Kochi3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Thrissur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Kochi2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Alappuzha, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south of Kochi2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Palakkad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Kochi3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ponnāni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Kochi3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Malappuram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Kochi3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Manjeri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of Kochi4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Valparai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Kochi2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Pollachi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Kochi3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kochi to Coimbatore

A realistic pace for Coimbatore, 141 km from Kochi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Kochi
  2. 09:40Arrive in Coimbatore (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Coimbatore Zoo
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Coimbatore
  6. 15:40Head back to Kochi
  7. 17:50Home in Kochi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kochi?
The best day trips from Kochi are Coimbatore, Teni, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha. The closest is Alappuzha, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kochi?
Alappuzha is the closest, 51 km south of Kochi, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kochi?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Kochi: Alappuzha (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Kochi for a day out?
Coimbatore is the largest city in day-trip range, 141 km north-east of Kochi and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kochi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Coimbatore at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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