There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Veliyanad by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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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 37m₹6,413–10,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 54m₹788–4,047Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 16mDrive 649.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veliyanadcar 649.6 km
10h 12m₹7,303–10,548Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Piravam Roadtrain 16526
14h 1m₹790–4,024Bus via Udumalaippettai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udumalpet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Koothattukulambus
16h 34m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad is to train via Salem which costs ₹750 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veliyanad is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veliyanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
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 54m.
The distance between Chennai and Veliyanad is 587 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 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Chennai to Veliyanad, including transfers.
Chennai to Veliyanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 16m.
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 14m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Piravam Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Udumalaipettai to Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹400–550
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Veliyanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala 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.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Veliyanad.