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KSRTC launches new Kottayam‑Velankanni bus via Kuravilangad
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has introduced a new bus route linking Kottayam to the pilgrimage town of Velankanni, passing through Kuravilangad.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) announced the commencement of a new inter‑state bus service that will run from Kottayam in Kerala to Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. The route is scheduled to pass through the town of Kuravilangad, providing a direct link for passengers traveling between these points.
The addition of this service is aimed at easing travel for pilgrims and tourists heading to the famous Marian shrine at Velankanni, as well as improving connectivity for residents of the intermediate towns.
Details such as frequency, fare structure and exact departure times were released by KSRTC in a statement to the media, and the launch was reported by Onmanorama.
KSRTC officials indicated that the bus will be operated with standard amenities and will adhere to the corporation’s safety and service standards.
The new route is expected to enhance regional mobility and support the flow of visitors to the coastal pilgrimage destination.
The addition of this service is aimed at easing travel for pilgrims and tourists heading to the famous Marian shrine at Velankanni, as well as improving connectivity for residents of the intermediate towns.
Details such as frequency, fare structure and exact departure times were released by KSRTC in a statement to the media, and the launch was reported by Onmanorama.
KSRTC officials indicated that the bus will be operated with standard amenities and will adhere to the corporation’s safety and service standards.
The new route is expected to enhance regional mobility and support the flow of visitors to the coastal pilgrimage destination.