There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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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 Jn to Vellankannitrain 17315
10h 2m₹339–2,639Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
9h 3m₹346–2,739Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Velankannicar 262.9 km
3h 59m₹2,984–4,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Velankannitaxi 262.9 km
3h 59m₹5,000–6,500Bus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
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 Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
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 via Villupuram, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 3m.
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, you can take a train from Salem Town to Vellankanni via Villupuram Jn in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Salem to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn 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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