There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Vellayani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
4h 44m₹2,191–5,198Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
5h 10m₹1,795–4,272Drive 211.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Vellayanicar 211.8 km
3h 20m₹2,417–3,492Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Vellayanitaxi 211.8 km
3h 20m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Vellayani is to drive which costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Vellayani is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Vellayani. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Nemom via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Vellayani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Kochi and Vellayani is 230 km. The road distance is 211.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vellayani without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kochi to Vellayani, including transfers.
Kochi to Vellayani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Vellayani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vellayani is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,300 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Vellayani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Nemom via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Trivandrum, and Thampanoor in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Vellayani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Vellayani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Vellayani is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kochi to Vellayani.
There are 812+ hotels available in Vellayani.