There are 9 ways to get from Velankanni to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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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 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
17h 21m₹672–3,102Drive 477.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kochicar 477.7 km
8h 3m₹5,453–7,876Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kochitaxi 477.7 km
8h 3m₹9,500–12,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
10h 19m₹7,072–17,301Bus via Pollachi
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Angamalybus
13h 20mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
11h 4m₹5,740–12,557Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
13h 58m₹6,155–16,757Train, train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport
- 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 36m₹7,591–18,452
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kochi. 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kochi is 526 km. The road distance is 477.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Velankanni to Kochi, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kochi is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 21m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Kochi via Thrissur, Kerala, Angamaly, Angamaly, and Ernakulam in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
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 Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
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 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 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 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 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 Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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 Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Velankanni to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kochi is 478 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Velankanni to Kochi.
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