There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Veliyam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam Jn
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
2h 57m₹875–2,172Bus via Kollam
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h₹722–971Drive 151.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Veliyamcar 151.9 km
2h 14m₹1,705–2,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Veliyamtaxi 151.9 km
2h 14m₹3,100–3,800Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottarakaratrain 16361 / ...
4h 30m₹725–2,062Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Chathannoorbus
5h 26m₹1,164–2,788
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Veliyam is to bus via Kollam which costs ₹700 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Veliyam is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Veliyam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Chathannoor via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Veliyam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Veliyam is 171 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Veliyam without a car is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kochi to Veliyam, including transfers.
Kochi to Veliyam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Veliyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Veliyam is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kollam, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Veliyam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Chathannoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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
Kochi to Veliyam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Veliyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Veliyam is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kochi to Veliyam.
There are 718+ hotels available in Veliyam.