There are 7 ways to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Kottakkara 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 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Vellankannitrain 16361
13h 30m₹700–4,081Drive 455 km
- Drive from Kottarakara to Velankannicar 455 km
7h 42m₹5,104–7,372Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottarakara to Velankannitaxi 455 km
7h 42m₹7,500–9,000Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
10h 16m₹7,586–14,260Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
14h 14mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
14h 2m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakara to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kottakkara and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakara to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Kottarakara and Velankanni is 464 km. The road distance is 455 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 13h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kottarakara to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkara station.
Kottarakara to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakara to Velankanni is to bus via Madurai which takes 13h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Kottarakara, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakkara to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- 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 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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
Kottarakara to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kottarakara to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakara to Velankanni is 455 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Kottarakara to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.











