There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Thanjavurbus Salem - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
7h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Nagappattinamtrain 16529
9h 12m₹338–2,578Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain 06840
8h 11mDrive 262.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Velankannicar 262.9 km
3h 59m₹2,956–4,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Velankannitaxi 262.9 km
3h 59m₹5,000–6,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
5h 45m₹4,780–11,866Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
10h 4m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Salem and Velankanni is 273 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Salem to Velankanni, including transfers.
Salem to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Velankanni is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Salem Town to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Salem to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Velankanni is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Salem to Velankanni.
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