There are 5 ways to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Vellankannitrain 16175
6h 10m₹826–2,339Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankannibus
6h 15m₹810–1,494Drive 217.9 km
- Drive from Acharapākkam to Velankannicar 217.9 km
3h 30m₹2,440–3,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acharapākkam to Velankannitaxi 217.9 km
3h 30m₹3,400–4,100Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Villupuram Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
6h 57m₹926–3,239
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Acharapākkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvathur and arriving at Velankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Acharapākkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvattur and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Acharapākkam and Velankanni is 260 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.
The best way to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Acharapākkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
Acharapākkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melmaruvattur station.
The best way to get from Acharapākkam to Velankanni is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Acharapākkam, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Melmaruvattur to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–750 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melmaruvattur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Melmaruvattur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Acharapākkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankanni station.
Acharapākkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acharapākkam to Velankanni is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Acharapākkam to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.