There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
13h 5m₹300–2,300Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kollam to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
13h 52mDrive 483.3 km
- Drive from Kollam to Velankannicar 483.3 km
8h 10m₹5,421–7,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Velankannitaxi 483.3 km
8h 10m₹8,000–9,500Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
9h 31m₹7,630–15,098Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
14h 26m
Kollam to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Kollam and Velankanni is 534 km. The road distance is 483.3 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni takes 13h 5m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Kollam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Velankanni is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Velankanni is 483 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Kollam to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.