There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain 11017 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
3h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain 11017 / ...
4h₹253–1,945Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthuraibus
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
4h 10mDrive 93.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Velankannicar 93.8 km
1h 24m₹1,052–1,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Velankannitaxi 93.8 km
1h 24m₹1,700–2,200Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
5h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Chidambaram and Velankanni is 109 km. The road distance is 93.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Myladuthurai and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai station.
Chidambaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Velankanni is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Chidambaram to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.