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How to get fromVelankanni to Kottayamby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    14h 44m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Kottayamtrain train 16362 / ...
    15h 27m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Drive  476.9 km

    1. Drive from Velankanni to Kottayamcar car 476.9 km
    7h 43m
    ₹5,351–7,729

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kottayamtaxi taxi 476.9 km
    7h 43m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    ₹8,157–17,301

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    10h 6m
    ₹7,325–14,557

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kottayam, India?

You can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Kottayam via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 14h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 15h 27m.

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