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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 20m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Vellankannitrain train 17315
    10h 2m
    ₹339–2,639

  3. Train via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train 22154
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vellankannitrain train 16175 / ...
    9h 3m
    ₹346–2,739

  4. Drive  262.9 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Velankannicar car 262.9 km
    3h 59m
    ₹2,550–3,683

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Velankannitaxi taxi 262.9 km
    3h 59m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  6. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 10m

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  • Distance: 285.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Velankanni, India?

You can take a bus from Salem to Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Vellankanni via Villupuram Jn in around 9h 3m.

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