There are 5 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellankannitrain 06115
8h 16m₹1,213–3,050Bus
- Take the bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottaibus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
9h 18mDrive 294.4 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Velankannicar 294.4 km
4h 23m₹3,332–4,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Velankannitaxi 294.4 km
4h 23m₹6,500–8,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
9h 28m₹8,775–22,311
Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kelaeral and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Velankanni is 419 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kelaeral station.
Vilathikulam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Velankanni is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Vellankanni once a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vilathikulam to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kelaeral, Aruppukottai, Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- 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
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Vilathikulam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Aruppukottai station.
Vilathikulam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Velankanni is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Vilathikulam to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.