There are 4 ways to get from Melur to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sivaganga to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
6h 22m₹667–2,076Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
6h 47mDrive 202.8 km
- Drive from Melur to Velankannicar 202.8 km
3h 14m₹2,273–3,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Velankannitaxi 202.8 km
3h 14m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Sivaganga and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Melur and Velankanni is 251 km. The road distance is 202.8 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Melur to Velankanni, including transfers.
Melur to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Melur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sivaganga station.
The best way to get from Melur to Velankanni is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sivaganga to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Mahadev Travels also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sivaganga to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Melur to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Melur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Velankanni is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Melur to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.