There are 8 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thanjavur
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
11h 56mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Vellankannitrain 16361
18h 42m₹421–2,754Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Nagappattinamtrain 16188
14h 58m₹461–3,363Drive 429.8 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Velankannicar 429.8 km
7h 10m₹4,822–6,965Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Velankannitaxi 429.8 km
7h 10m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
9h 44m₹5,801–10,273Bus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Munnar Depotbus
- Take the bus from Munnar, Kerala to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
13h 55mFly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
13h 24m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,800 and takes 18h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Velankanni is 471 km. The road distance is 429.8 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 11h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Velankanni is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 11h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Kottayam to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Kothamangalam to Munnar Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹130–180
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 7h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kothamangalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kothamangalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Velankanni is 430 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Kothamangalam to Velankanni.
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