There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
7h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain 06840 / ...
8h 37m₹345–2,535Train, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
8h 6mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Velankanni240.7 km
3h 50mDrive 240.7 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankannicar 240.7 km
3h 50m₹2,716–3,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankannitaxi 240.7 km
3h 50m₹3,800–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vellankanni via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Velankanni is 245 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Velankanni, India?
Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai airport to Vellankanni via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Velankanni. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








