The white Morning Star church of the Velankanni shrine

Palakkad → Velankanni by road

Palakkad to Velankanni distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

A 3-day round trip from Palakkad to Velankanni in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹25,700–31,500, and ₹56,000–75,500 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 423 km each way, 8–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.

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Distance
423 km
one way, by road
Drive time
8–9 h
group vehicle
Plan for
3 to 4 days
most groups
Round trip
~931 km
crosses a state border
Fare from
₹25,700–31,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip

The road distance from Palakkad to Velankanni is about 423 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 8–9 hours. Most groups plan 3 to 4 days.

Velankanni is a pilgrimage destination in Tamil Nadu. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

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Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Palakkad → Velankanni

₹25,700–31,500

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 423 km one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Palakkad to Velankanni fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 931 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Palakkad to Velankanni: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹17,800–23,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹21,800–27,600Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹25,700–31,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹29,600–37,400Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹33,500–43,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹41,300–56,000Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹56,000–75,500Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹65,700–85,300Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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Palakkad to Velankanni cost per person

The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.

Palakkad to Velankanni: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
SUV / Innova7₹2,540–3,390
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹1,820–2,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹1,510–1,850
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹1,140–1,440
Force Urbania (luxury van)17₹1,970–2,550
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹1,180–1,600
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹1,140–1,540
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹1,170–1,520

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Tiruchirappalli
  • Thanjavur

Add to the trip: around Velankanni

Distances are estimated from the map.

  • Nagore · ≈ 18 km from Velankanni
  • Karaikal · ≈ 32 km from Velankanni
  • Tirunallar · ≈ 34 km from Velankanni
  • Kumbakonam · ≈ 72 km from Velankanni
  • Chidambaram · ≈ 100 km from Velankanni

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Verified operators near Palakkad

1 approved operator within 75 km of Palakkad. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.

Operators for Palakkad to Velankanni

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Questions groups ask

What is the distance from Palakkad to Velankanni by road?

423 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 931 km for the round trip with local running.

How long does it take to reach Velankanni from Palakkad by road?

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 8–9 hours. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan 3 to 4 days.

Which vehicle should we hire from Palakkad to Velankanni for our group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Palakkad to Velankanni?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹21,800–27,600 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹25,700–31,500 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹29,600–37,400 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Tamil Nadu is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Palakkad to Velankanni cost?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹41,300–56,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹56,000–75,500 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹65,700–85,300 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Tamil Nadu is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

What does a Palakkad to Velankanni trip cost per person?

With all 17 seats filled, a 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹25,700–31,500) works out to ₹1,510–1,850 per person, and ₹1,140–1,540 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Velankanni?

Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Nagore and Karaikal.

Palakkad se Velankanni ki duri kitni hai?

Palakkad se Velankanni ki sadak se duri lagbhag 423 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 8 se 9 ghante lagte hain.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Palakkad are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

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