There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Lalgudi by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Budalur
best- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Budalurtrain 16187
3h 18m₹900–2,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain 17316 / ...
4h 43m₹267–2,101Drive 135.8 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Lalgudicar 135.8 km
2h 4m₹1,520–2,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Lalguditaxi 135.8 km
2h 4m₹2,700–3,300
Velankanni to Lalgudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Lalgudi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Lalgudi is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Lalgudi. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Budalur via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Velankanni and Lalgudi is 132 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Lalgudi without a car is to train via Budalur which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Velankanni to Lalgudi, including transfers.
Velankanni to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
Velankanni to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Budalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Lalgudi is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Velankanni to Lalgudi.
There are 186+ hotels available in Lalgudi.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Lalgudi, 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
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.