There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Velankanni by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4335
15h 35m₹966–2,733Train
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₹5,197–7,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Velankannitaxi 487.8 km
7h 27m₹8,500–11,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain
11h 19m₹6,155–16,326Train to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain
10h 51m₹6,135–19,845Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
11h 34m₹5,375–14,616
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 - ₹7,500.
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 FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
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 703 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 15h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 15h 35m 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 15h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800. 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 Salem and FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle in around 15h 35m. 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
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹32,000–55,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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 Salem 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.