There are 8 ways to get from Velankanni to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Neyyattinkaratrain 06116
10h 55m₹730–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
12h 8mDrive 495.3 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kovalamcar 495.3 km
7h 25m₹5,544–8,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kovalamtaxi 495.3 km
7h 25m₹8,500–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
8h 13m₹10,127–20,401Train, bus
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus
14h 23m₹739–3,264Train to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
11h 18m₹13,178–31,508Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
9h 7m₹6,795–16,157
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kovalam is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kovalam is 591 km. The road distance is 495.3 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Velankanni to Kovalam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kovalam bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kovalam is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Neyyattinkara once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to FlixBus Kovalam via Nagercoil and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vellankanni to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellankanni to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Vellankanni to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Kovalam bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Velankanni to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kovalam is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Velankanni to Kovalam.
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