There are 4 ways to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 07356 / ...
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
8h 8m₹653–2,994Bus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 11mDrive 220.5 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Velankannicar 220.5 km
3h 14m₹2,472–3,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Velankannitaxi 220.5 km
3h 14m₹3,500–4,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Velankanni is 320 km. The road distance is 220.5 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand station.
Keelakarai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Velankanni is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Vellankanni via Ramanathapuram and Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Velankanni Bus stand via Ramanathapuram Bus Stand and Madurai in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Keelakarai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Keelakarai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Velankanni is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Keelakarai to Velankanni.
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