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How to get fromMelur to Velankanniby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melur to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sivaganga to Vellankannitrain train 16361 / ...
    6h 22m
    ₹667–2,076

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 37m

  3. Drive  202.8 km

    1. Drive from Melur to Velankannicar car 202.8 km
    3h 14m
    ₹2,276–3,287

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melur to Velankannitaxi taxi 202.8 km
    3h 14m
    ₹3,200–3,900

  5. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 4m

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  • Distance: 251.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Sivaganga to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, Rr Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus stand twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.

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