There are 3 ways to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni by train, car, or taxi
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Chidambaram to Velankanni by train
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The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Velankanni is 102 km. The road distance is 93.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Chidambaram to Vellankanni takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chidambaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni 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.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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