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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    10h 22m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eraniel to Vellankannitrain train 06115
    11h 53m
    ₹691–2,862

  3. Drive  457.5 km

    1. Drive from Colachel to Velankannicar car 457.5 km
    6h 50m
    ₹4,476–6,465

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colachel to Velankannitaxi taxi 457.5 km
    6h 50m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    11h 26m

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
    11h 47m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

Alaya Road Lines operates a bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand once daily, and the journey takes 10h 10m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Vellankanni once a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 46m.

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