There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellankannitrain 06115
12h 23m₹424–3,297Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
12h 52mDrive 503.6 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Velankannicar 503.6 km
7h 37m₹5,689–8,218Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Velankannitaxi 503.6 km
7h 37m₹9,000–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain
10h 58m₹7,668–16,139Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
12h 57m
Kerala to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Vellankanni via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Kerala and Velankanni is 593 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Kerala to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kerala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Jey Tours And Travels, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Velankanni is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirunelveli, which costs and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vellankanni via Kovilpatti in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Kovilpatti to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Jey Tours And Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Velankanni is 504 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Kerala to Velankanni.
There are 42+ hotels available in Velankanni.






