There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Vaikom by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
8h 49m₹8,057–17,601Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kottayamtrain 16362 / ...
15h 56m₹1,140–3,508Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus
15h 55mDrive 474.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Vaikomcar 474.6 km
7h 56m₹4,595–6,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Vaikomtaxi 474.6 km
7h 56m₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
9h 34m₹7,225–13,857
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Vaikom is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Vaikom is to drive which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Vaikom via Coimbatore and Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
The distance between Velankanni and Vaikom is 470 km. The road distance is 474.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vaikom without a car is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Velankanni to Vaikom, including transfers.
Velankanni to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl), depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vaikom is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 56m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Vaikom, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Vaikom via Coimbatore, Coimbatore, and Ernakulam in around 15h 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 Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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 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
- Website
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
- Website
- Jks Bus Service
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jks Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–12,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl), arrive at Coimbatore station.
Velankanni to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Vaikom is 475 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Velankanni to Vaikom.
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