There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Vadalur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
3h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vadalurtrain 16530
5h 31m₹270–2,150Drive 123.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Vadalurcar 123.7 km
1h 48m₹1,211–1,749Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Vadalurtaxi 123.7 km
1h 48m₹2,100–2,600
Velankanni to Vadalur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Vadalur is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Vadalur is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Vadalur via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Velankanni and Vadalur is 126 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vadalur without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Velankanni to Vadalur, including transfers.
Velankanni to Vadalur bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vadalur is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Vadalur, India?
National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 55m. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Vadalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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 Vadalur bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Velankanni to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vadalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Vadalur is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Velankanni to Vadalur.
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