There are 9 ways to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamalybus Thrissur, Kerala - Angamaly
11h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
17h 10m₹360–2,800Train via Nagappattinam
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Towntrain 16187
14h 8m₹420–3,250Drive 476.2 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Ernākulamcar 476.2 km
8h 3m₹5,406–7,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Ernākulamtaxi 476.2 km
8h 3m₹9,500–12,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
10h 11m₹6,762–16,921Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 10mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
10h 56m₹5,430–12,177Train, train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
11h 28m₹7,281–17,072
Velankanni to Ernākulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Thrissur, Kerala and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Velankanni and Ernākulam is 515 km. The road distance is 476.2 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Ernākulam is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nagappattinam, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam via Thrissur, Kerala, Angamaly, and Angamaly in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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 Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Vellankanni to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 Vellankanni to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Velankanni to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Ernākulam is 476 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Velankanni to Ernākulam.
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