There are 5 ways to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Andipatti to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
8h 32m₹810–3,949Drive 304.3 km
- Drive from Periyakulam to Velankannicar 304.3 km
4h 34m₹3,472–5,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyakulam to Velankannitaxi 304.3 km
4h 34m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
8h 47m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyakulam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyakulam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Andipatti and arriving at Vellankanni via Madurai Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Periyakulam and Velankanni is 311 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Periyakulam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu station.
Periyakulam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Andipatti station.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Velankanni is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Periyakulam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Periyakulam to Vellankanni via Andipatti, Madurai Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
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- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Andipatti to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Periyakulam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Periyakulam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyakulam to Velankanni is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Periyakulam to Velankanni.
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