There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Kollam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus
12h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jntrain 16362
13h 35m₹300–2,300Drive 492.5 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kollamcar 492.5 km
7h 52m₹5,525–7,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kollamtaxi 492.5 km
7h 52m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
11h₹10,806–16,907Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollambus
13h 56mBus to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 52m₹6,365–12,712
Velankanni to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kollam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kollam is to drive which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kollam is 562 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Velankanni to Kollam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kollam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kollam is to bus which takes 12h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Kollam via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Kesavadasapuram in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Vellankanni to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Kollam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Velankanni to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kollam is 493 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Velankanni to Kollam.
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