There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Kochi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
12h 10m₹1,284–3,729Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
17h₹360–2,800Drive 480.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kochicar 480.7 km
8h 4m₹5,236–7,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kochitaxi 480.7 km
8h 4m₹8,500–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
10h 6m₹6,110–15,737Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
8h 24m₹5,489–12,112Train, train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
11h 27m₹7,281–16,072
Velankanni to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kochi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand and arriving at Ernakulam via Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Velankanni and Kochi is 639 km. The road distance is 480.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Velankanni to Kochi, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kochi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand station.
Velankanni to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to Ernakulam via FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass, Salem, and Chalakudy in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 17h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–16,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–24,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–90,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Vellankanni to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- 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 Vellankanni to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Kochi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass station.
Velankanni to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kochi is 481 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Velankanni to Kochi.
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