There are 4 ways to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagorebus
3h 17m₹1,205–1,962Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
7h 3m₹1,203–2,874Drive 246.7 km
- Drive from Kālpākkam to Velankannicar 246.7 km
4h 13m₹2,756–3,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kālpākkam to Velankannitaxi 246.7 km
4h 13m₹3,900–4,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kālpākkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kālpākkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Kālpākkam and Velankanni is 261 km. The road distance is 246.7 km.
The best way to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kālpākkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Kālpākkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kālpākkam to Velankanni is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Kālpākkam, India and Velankanni, India?
SETC operates a bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–750 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Kālpākkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Kālpākkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kālpākkam to Velankanni is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kālpākkam to Velankanni.
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