There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kovilpattitrain 06116
7h 40m₹899–2,732Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
8h 9mDrive 342 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kalugumalaicar 342 km
5h 20m₹3,882–5,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kalugumalaitaxi 342 km
5h 20m₹7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kalugumalai is 406 km. The road distance is 342 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kalugumalai is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kalugumalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kovilpatti once a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Kalugumalai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kovilpatti in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kalugumalai is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Velankanni to Kalugumalai.
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