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How to get fromVelankanni to Pichavaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Chidambaramtrain train 16176 / ...
    2h 40m
    ₹894–2,002
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    3h 19m
  3. Drive  109.9 km

    1. Drive from Velankanni to Pichavaramcar car 109.9 km
    1h 38m
    ₹1,230–1,777
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Pichavaramtaxi taxi 109.9 km
    1h 38m
    ₹2,000–2,400

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 6m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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