There are 8 ways to get from Pandalam 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
14h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
16h 40m₹337–2,588Drive 470.3 km
- Drive from Pandalam to Velankannicar 470.3 km
8h 1m₹5,368–7,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pandalam to Velankannitaxi 470.3 km
8h 1m₹7,500–9,500Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
13h 14m₹11,094–22,519Bus
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
15h 4mBus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain
14h 13m₹7,764–18,369Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
15h 20m₹6,867–18,148
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pandalam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pandalam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pandalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pandalam and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kottakkara, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pandalam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Pandalam and Velankanni is 495 km. The road distance is 470.3 km.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 14h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Pandalam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Pandalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkara station.
Pandalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Velankanni is to bus via Madurai which takes 14h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 40m.
What companies run services between Pandalam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Pandalam to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kottarakara, Kottakkara, Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 15h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pandalam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Pandalam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pandalam to Velankanni is 470 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Pandalam to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.








