There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Koodankulam by bus, plane, taxi, train, 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.
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 33m₹10,143–18,105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tirunelvelitrain 22605
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Valliyurtrain 22668 / ...
13h 29m₹1,264–4,489Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Salem to Kavalkinarubus
12h 11m₹2,057–4,170Drive 611.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Koodankulamcar 611.9 km
9h 17m₹5,935–8,572Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant 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 13m₹9,460–31,424Bus 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 North to Aralvaymolitrain
9h 52m₹8,633–17,955Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Kanyakumaribus
14h 7m₹1,278–2,015
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 33m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Valliyur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
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 Salem which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Vellore to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Vellore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sree Kvr Travels, depart from Vellore 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 Salem which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,500 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Koodankulam, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Koodankulam via Salem, Salem, and Kavalkinaru in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Koodankulam via Tirunelveli and Valliyur in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tirunelveli to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Website
- Sree Kvr Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sree Kvr Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 9847324424
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- APT Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- APT Travels
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Vellore to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sree Kvr Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Vellore to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli 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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