There are 10 ways to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Dindigul Jntrain 06116
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Ottappalamtrain 16344
10h 18m₹372–2,856Bus, train
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the train from Punkunnam to Ottappalamtrain 22640
11h 19mDrive 423.3 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Ottapalamcar 423.3 km
6h 41m₹4,805–6,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Ottapalamtaxi 423.3 km
6h 41m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRZ - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
11h 31m₹6,627–24,321Train via Erode
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Erode Jntrain 17316
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Ottappalamtrain 12601 / ...
10h 24m₹380–2,891Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Kuzhalmannambus
11h 53mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRZ - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
10h 27m₹6,337–21,601Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
11h 15m₹5,795–16,077Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
12h 2m₹7,005–14,357
Velankanni to Ottapalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad via Pollachi and Kuzhalmannam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Ottappalam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Velankanni and Ottapalam is 441 km. The road distance is 423.3 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Ottapalam is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Ottappalam via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Ottappalam via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, Pollachi, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, and Palakkad in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Punkunnam to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Erode Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 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
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- support@universaltravels.in
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Ottapalam bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Ottapalam is 423 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Velankanni to Ottapalam.
There are 46+ hotels available in Ottapalam.








