There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Budalur
best- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Budalurtrain 16187
3h 13m₹800–2,650Train, line 16811 train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Thanjavurtrain 17316 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tondamanpattitrain 16811
3h 44m₹579–2,414Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kallanai Damcar 130.7 km
1h 59m₹1,273–1,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kallanai Damtaxi 130.7 km
1h 59m₹2,600–3,100Train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain 17316 / ...
3h 26m₹657–1,851
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Budalur via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kallanai Dam is 127 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam without a car is to train via Budalur which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kallanai Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
Velankanni to Kallanai Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Budalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kallanai Dam is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Velankanni to Kallanai Dam.
There are 184+ hotels available in Kallanai Dam.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kallanai Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Budalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Budalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
Train from Vellankanni to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Tondamanpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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