There are 5 ways to get from Chengannūr to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengannur to Vellankannitrain 16361
15h₹320–2,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
15hDrive 480.6 km
- Drive from Chengannūr to Velankannicar 480.6 km
7h 49m₹5,418–7,826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengannūr to Velankannitaxi 480.6 km
7h 49m₹8,000–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
15h 12m
Chengannūr to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengannūr to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Chengannūr to Velankanni is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengannūr to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kottakkara, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengannur and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Chengannūr and Velankanni is 595 km. The road distance is 480.6 km.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Chengannur to Vellankanni takes 15h including transfers and departs twice a week.
Chengannūr to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chengannur station.
Chengannūr to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Velankanni is to train which takes 15h and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Chengannūr, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengannur to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kottakkara, Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Chengannūr to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Chengannūr to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengannūr to Velankanni is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chengannūr to Velankanni.
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