There are 5 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, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
9hDrive 220.5 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Velankannicar 220.5 km
3h 14m₹2,503–3,615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Velankannitaxi 220.5 km
3h 14m₹3,500–4,200Train, bus
- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 37m
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 ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
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 Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu 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.
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, Tamil Nadu via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h.
- 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
Train from Ramanathapuram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Keelakarai to Velankanni bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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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