There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Veliyanad by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Veliyanadtaxi
3h 41m₹6,330–11,138Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 52m₹788–4,047Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Angamalybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Koothattukulambus
14h 19mDrive 649.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veliyanadcar 649.6 km
10h 12m₹7,281–10,517Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vaikomtrain 12626
13h 58m₹850–4,194Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus Chennai - Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Koothattukulambus
15h 25m₹1,246–2,255
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veliyanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Koothattukulam via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Veliyanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piravam Road via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Veliyanad is 582 km. The road distance is 649.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chennai to Veliyanad, including transfers.
Chennai to Veliyanad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Veliyanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Veliyanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Veliyanad via Angamaly, Angamaly, and Koothattukulam in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Veliyanad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Chennai to Veliyanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Veliyanad is 650 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Chennai to Veliyanad.
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