There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Kottayam 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 Kottayam, Keralabus Thrissur, Kerala - Kottayam, Kerala
12h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kottayamtrain 16362 / ...
15h 27m₹340–2,600Drive 476.9 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kottayamcar 476.9 km
7h 43m₹5,397–7,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kottayamtaxi 476.9 km
7h 43m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
12h 6m₹8,347–15,961Bus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
13h 54m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 15h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala via Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kottayam is 571 km. The road distance is 476.9 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Velankanni to Kottayam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kottayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kottayam is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 15h 27m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala via Thrissur, Kerala in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 15h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- 7h 43m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Kottayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Velankanni to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kottayam is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Velankanni to Kottayam.
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