There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Shencottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Sengottaitrain 16362 / ...
9h 45m₹270–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Shenkottaibus
11h 6mDrive 397.8 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Shencottaicar 397.8 km
6h 20m₹4,501–6,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Shencottaitaxi 397.8 km
6h 20m₹8,500–11,000
Velankanni to Shencottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Shencottai is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Shencottai is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Shenkottai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Sengottai. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Velankanni and Shencottai is 440 km. The road distance is 397.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Shencottai without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Vellankanni to Sengottai takes 9h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Velankanni to Shencottai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Shencottai is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Shencottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Sengottai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Shenkottai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 11h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Shencottai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Shencottai is 398 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Velankanni to Shencottai.
There are 55+ hotels available in Shencottai.