There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Mettūr by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Salembus
- Take the taxi from Salem to Mettūrtaxi
8h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Salem Jntrain 17316
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain 06407
9h 52m₹352–2,705Train via Karur
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karurtrain
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain
9h 28m₹436–3,462Drive 315.2 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Mettūrcar 315.2 km
4h 44m₹3,554–5,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Mettūrtaxi 315.2 km
4h 44m₹6,000–8,000
Velankanni to Mettūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Mettūr is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Mettūr is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Mettūr. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Metur Dam via Karur and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Velankanni and Mettūr is 325 km. The road distance is 315.2 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Mettūr without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Velankanni to Mettūr, including transfers.
Velankanni to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
Velankanni to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Mettūr is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Velankanni to Mettūr.
There are one+ hotels available in Mettūr.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Mettūr, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Metur Dam via Karur and Salem Jn in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellankanni to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,000
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
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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