There are 7 ways to get from Cherthala to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cherthala to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
13hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
18h 21m₹479–3,714Drive 493.4 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Velankannicar 493.4 km
8h 15m₹5,632–8,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Velankannitaxi 493.4 km
8h 15m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
12h 54m₹6,836–17,830Bus via Pollachi
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Pollachi, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
13h 50mTrain, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain
13h 19m₹5,506–13,180
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 18h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Velankanni is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Vellankanni via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
The distance between Cherthala and Velankanni is 551 km. The road distance is 493.4 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs .
It takes approximately 13h to get from Cherthala to Velankanni, including transfers.
Cherthala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Velankanni is to bus which takes 13h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 18h 21m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Cherthala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala in around 13h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 16h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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
Cherthala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Cherthala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Velankanni is 493 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Cherthala to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.