There are 9 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus
14h 34mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
18h 45m₹421–2,754Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Nagappattinamtrain 16188
15h 22m₹461–3,363Drive 429.8 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Velankannicar 429.8 km
7h 10m₹4,205–6,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Velankannitaxi 429.8 km
7h 10m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus
9h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
15h 51mFly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus
7h 55mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain
10h 6m₹6,292–13,299
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,800 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Kochi Vytilla Junction and Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Velankanni is 554 km. The road distance is 429.8 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which takes 14h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 34m to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which takes 14h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Velankanni Bus stand via Vytilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, and Tiruchirappalli in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Kottayam to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tambaram to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- spicekeralatours@gmail.com
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- support@universaltravels.in
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- citytravelss1984@gmail.com
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- airindiaatravels@gmail.com
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- customercare@a1travels.in
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- tippusultanbus@gmail.com
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Sachin Roadlines
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sachin Roadlines
- Website
- Uzhavan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Uzhavan Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- sbmtransportcustomercare@gmail.com
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Kalyani Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kalyani Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kothamangalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Velankanni is 430 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Kothamangalam to Velankanni.
There are 48+ hotels available in Velankanni.





























