There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Sirkazhitrain 16176
2h 14m₹738–1,804Drive 69.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoilcar 69.8 km
1h 2m₹679–980Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
3h 15mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoiltaxi 69.8 km
1h 2m₹1,400–1,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil is to drive which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Velankanni and Vaitheeswarankoil is 90 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil, including transfers.
Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Raja Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Vaitheeswarankoil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Sirkazhi once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Raja Travels operates a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Raja Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Velankanni to Vaitheeswarankoil.
There are 92+ hotels available in Vaitheeswarankoil.