There are 6 ways to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Arakkonam
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Ariyalurtrain 16351
6h 59m₹1,229–3,703Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
8h 21m₹1,179–3,653Bus via Katpadi Jn
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchibus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Thuvarankuruchi
9h 18m₹1,409–3,353Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Melakadamburcar 231.9 km
3h 31m₹2,615–3,777Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Melakadamburtaxi 231.9 km
3h 31m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Ariyalur via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Walajapet and Melakadambur is 357 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur, including transfers.
Walajapet to Melakadambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Melakadambur is to train via Arakkonam which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Katpadi Jn, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Melakadambur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Ariyalur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchi once daily. Tickets cost ₹450–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Katpadi Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walajapet to Melakadambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thuvarankuruchi station.
Walajapet to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ariyalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Melakadambur is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Walajapet to Melakadambur.
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