There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Velankanni by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stand to Trichy Central Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus
14h 39m₹912–2,532Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Vellankannitrain 16361
15h 42m₹340–2,600Drive 487.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Velankannicar 487.8 km
7h 27m₹5,279–7,624Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Velankannitaxi 487.8 km
7h 27m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus
11h 26m₹6,355–16,245Train, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
10h 6m₹5,715–14,105
Kottayam to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand via Mattuthavani Bus Stand and FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Kottayam and Velankanni is 552 km. The road distance is 487.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Kottayam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kottayam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Velankanni is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Trichy Central Bus Stand, and FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand in around 14h 39m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 15h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹34,000–55,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stand to Trichy Central Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,400
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Adult
- ₹310–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Velankanni is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Kottayam to Velankanni.
There are 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.















