There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Kadapa by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Cuddapahtrain 09060 / ...
12h 33m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirupati - Subbalakshmi Statue to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roadsbus
13h 22m₹1,099–2,372Drive 496.5 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kadapacar 496.5 km
7h 34m₹5,666–8,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kadapataxi 496.5 km
7h 34m₹7,500–9,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
8h 40m₹5,745–28,057Train via Thiruvarur Jn
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Cuddapahtrain 11018
12h 58m₹320–2,500Train via Tirupati
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tirupatitrain 07128
- Take the train from Tirupati to Cuddapahtrain 12707 / ...
13h 3m₹426–3,287
Velankanni to Kadapa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kadapa is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kadapa is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kadapa. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, Chennai Madhavaram and FlixBus Tirupati - Subbalakshmi Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Cuddapah. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kadapa is 594 km. The road distance is 496.5 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kadapa without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Vellankanni to Cuddapah takes 12h 33m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Velankanni to Kadapa bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Velankanni to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kadapa is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kadapa, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Cuddapah 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Velankanni to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupathi, and FlixBus Tirupati - Subbalakshmi Statue in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vellankanni to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Vellankanni to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tirupati to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Kadapa bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Velankanni to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddapah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kadapa is 497 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Velankanni to Kadapa.
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