There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Velankanni by bus, train, 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
5hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vellankannitrain 06115
6h 25m₹210–1,700Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Velankannicar 231.9 km
3h 42m₹2,620–3,784Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Velankannitaxi 231.9 km
3h 42m₹3,600–4,400Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
5h 47mTrain via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain 17315 / ...
6h 25m₹314–2,449
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Madurai and Velankanni is 232 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs .
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu takes 5h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Madurai to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Velankanni is to bus which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Madurai, 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, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Vellankanni once a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 to Velankanni bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Velankanni is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Madurai to Velankanni.
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