There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Kovilpatti by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kovilpattitrain 06116
7h 20m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
7h 50mDrive 321.2 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kovilpatticar 321.2 km
5h 1m₹3,623–5,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kovilpattitaxi 321.2 km
5h 1m₹7,000–9,000
Velankanni to Kovilpatti by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kovilpatti is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kovilpatti is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kovilpatti. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kovilpatti is 385 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kovilpatti without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Vellankanni to Kovilpatti takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs once a week.
Velankanni to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kovilpatti is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kovilpatti, 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 Kovilpatti via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 7h 50m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Kovilpatti bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kovilpatti is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Velankanni to Kovilpatti.
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