There are 3 ways to get from Mettūr to Velankanni by train, car, or taxi
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Mettūr to Velankanni by train
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The cheapest way to get from Mettūr to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mettūr to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Mettūr to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Metur Dam and arriving at Vellankanni via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Mettūr and Velankanni is 379 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Mettūr to Velankanni, including transfers.
Mettūr to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metur Dam station.
Mettūr to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettūr to Velankanni is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Mettūr to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Mettūr, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a train from Metur Dam to Vellankanni via Salem Jn in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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