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How to get fromVelankanni to Kottayamby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Velankanni to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Kottayamtrain train 16362
    15h 30m
    ₹340–2,600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4335
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus bus
    15h 50m
    ₹969–2,796

  3. Drive 479.8 km

    1. Drive from Velankanni to Kottayamcar car 479.8 km
    7h 44m
    ₹5,109–7,380

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kottayamtaxi taxi 479.8 km
    7h 44m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    10h 29m
    ₹6,106–16,334

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TRZ - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 58m
    ₹6,456–20,274

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 10m
    ₹5,323–14,623

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    12h 49m
    ₹5,873–17,563

Velankanni to Kottayam by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to Kottayam via FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass and Salem in around 15h 50m.

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