There are 7 ways to get from Manimala to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Palani
best- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
13h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruvalla to Vellankannitrain 16361
15h 45m₹919–3,197Drive 461.6 km
- Drive from Manimala to Velankannicar 461.6 km
7h 8m₹5,246–7,578Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manimala to Velankannitaxi 461.6 km
7h 8m₹7,500–9,500Train, 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 35m₹7,258–12,711Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Trichurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
14h 9mTrain, 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 train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
13h 46m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manimala to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manimala to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manimala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Manimala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tiruvalla and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Manimala and Velankanni is 543 km. The road distance is 461.6 km.
The best way to get from Manimala to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Palani which takes 13h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Manimala to Velankanni, including transfers.
Manimala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Manimala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvalla station.
The best way to get from Manimala to Velankanni is to bus via Palani which takes 13h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Manimala, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manimala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Ponkunnam, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruvalla to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 15h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvalla to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
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
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Ponkunnam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- keralalinesblr@gmail.com
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Ponkunnam to Trichur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Manimala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Manimala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manimala to Velankanni is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Manimala to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.













