There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Vellankannitrain 16361
8h 43m₹250–2,000Drive 352.4 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Velankannicar 352.4 km
5h 37m₹3,963–5,725Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Velankannitaxi 352.4 km
5h 37m₹7,500–9,500
Sankarankovil to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Velankanni is 354 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Velankanni bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Velankanni is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Velankanni bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Velankanni is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sankarankovil to Velankanni.
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