What is the cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala?

The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala?

The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.

Is there a direct train between Velankanni and Cherthala?

No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Cherthala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Velankanni to Cherthala?

The distance between Velankanni and Cherthala is 945 km. The road distance is 497.1 km.

How do I travel from Velankanni to Cherthala without a car?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 18h 1m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,500.

How long does it take to get from Velankanni to Cherthala?

It takes approximately 18h 1m to get from Velankanni to Cherthala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Velankanni to Cherthala train from?

Velankanni to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.

Train or bus from Velankanni to Cherthala?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Cherthala is to bus which takes 18h 1m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Velankanni to Cherthala train arrive?

Velankanni to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.

Can I drive from Velankanni to Cherthala?

Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Cherthala is 497 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Velankanni to Cherthala.

Where can I stay near Cherthala?

There are 717+ hotels available in Cherthala.

Velankanni to Cherthala - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Velankanni to Cherthala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
2. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Cherthalabus
18h 1m
₹1,664–4,492
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
18h 20m
₹472–3,672
Drive 497.1 km
1. Drive from Velankanni to Cherthalacar 497.1 km
8h 17m
₹5,600–8,089
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Cherthalataxi 497.1 km
8h 17m
₹8,500–11,000
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
11h 45m
₹7,370–18,857
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
9h 41m
₹5,729–11,162
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
1. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3. Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
10h 28m
₹7,634–13,972
Train to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport
1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
13h 5m
₹9,475–18,870
Train, train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain
2. Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
3. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
12h 50m
₹8,891–23,022

Velankanni to Cherthala by train

2Weekly Trains

18h 20mAverage Duration

₹472Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Velankanni to Cherthala.

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Distance: 944.9 km
Duration: 18h 1m

What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Cherthala, India?

You can take a vehicle from Velankanni to Cherthala via Nagore and Mahabalipuram in around 18h 1m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 17h.

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