There are 8 ways to get from Cumbam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
9h 25m₹1,336–4,647Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vellankannitrain 06115
12h 50m₹707–2,822Bus, train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
10h 35mDrive 347.6 km
- Drive from Cumbam to Velankannicar 347.6 km
5h 38m₹3,968–5,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbam to Velankannitaxi 347.6 km
5h 38m₹7,500–9,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Cumbam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
10h 12m₹10,583–24,267Bus
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
11h 23mBus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
11h 32m
Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbam to Velankanni is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Cumbum and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Bodinayakkanur and arriving at Vellankanni via Madurai Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Cumbam and Velankanni is 420 km. The road distance is 347.6 km.
The best way to get from Cumbam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Cumbam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Cumbam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cumbum station.
Cumbam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bodinayakkanur station.
The best way to get from Cumbam to Velankanni is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Cumbam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Cumbam to Vellankanni via Bodinayakkanur, Madurai Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbam to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Cumbum, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbam to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Cumbam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbam to Velankanni is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Cumbam to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.






