There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Koodankulam by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
6h 53m₹9,643–20,105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Valliyurtrain 16339 / ...
16h 9m₹1,190–4,400Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
11h 30mTrain via Madurai
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valliyurtrain 06011 / ...
15h 33m₹1,240–4,684Drive 611.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Koodankulamcar 611.9 km
9h 17m₹6,881–9,939Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
9h 6m₹7,094–13,325Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
10h 51m₹8,060–21,330Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Kanyakumaribus
14h 7m₹1,278–2,015
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Koodankulam is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Valliyur via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Vellore and Koodankulam is 755 km. The road distance is 611.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Koodankulam without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Vellore to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Vellore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Koodankulam is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Madurai, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,700 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Koodankulam, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Koodankulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Koodankulam via Madurai Jn and Valliyur in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Koodankulam is 612 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Vellore to Koodankulam.
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