There are 5 ways to get from Pichavaram 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 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Parangipettai to Nagappattinamtrain 16529
4h 26m₹942–2,868Bus
- 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 25mDrive 108.2 km
- Drive from Pichavaram to Velankannicar 108.2 km
1h 38m₹1,215–1,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pichavaram to Velankannitaxi 108.2 km
1h 38m₹1,900–2,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pichavaram to Velankanni is to drive which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pichavaram to Velankanni is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pichavaram 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pichavaram to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Parangipettai and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Pichavaram and Velankanni is 124 km. The road distance is 108.2 km.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Velankanni without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Pichavaram to Velankanni, including transfers.
Pichavaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Pichavaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parangipettai station.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Velankanni is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Pichavaram, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pichavaram to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Chidambaram, Myladuthurai, and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Parangipettai to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- 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 Parangipettai to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
Pichavaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai station.
Pichavaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pichavaram to Velankanni is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Pichavaram to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.









