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How to get fromKochi to Velankanniby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    13h 24m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Vellankannitrain train 16361 / ...
    16h 50m
    ₹675–3,172

  3. Drive  476.8 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Velankannicar car 476.8 km
    8h 2m
    ₹5,350–7,728

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Velankannitaxi taxi 476.8 km
    8h 2m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane COK - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    8h 39m

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    14h 59m

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    8h 26m

  8. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹6,387–13,410

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,927Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Velankanni, India?

You can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli in around 13h 24m. 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.

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