There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Kochi by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 50m₹6,021–15,294Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
17h₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypassbus FlixBus IN4335
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kochi - Angamalybus FlixBus IN4420 / ...
15h 2m₹889–3,016Drive 480.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kochicar 480.6 km
8h 4m₹5,114–7,387Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kochitaxi 480.6 km
8h 4m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
9h 31m₹5,238–13,583Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain
9h 28m₹6,476–20,374
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 - ₹7,500.
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 FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
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 430 km. The road distance is 480.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 15h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100. 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 - AVR Circle, FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly, and Angamaly in around 15h 2m. 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
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
- 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
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹34,000–55,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 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 Nagappattinam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–460
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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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