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How to get fromWalajapet to Velankanniby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Walajapet to Velankanni by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankannitrain train 09059 / ...
    9h 39m
    ₹639–3,053

  2. Bus via Chengalpattu

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Velankannibus bus
    10h 5m
    ₹868–1,740

  3. Drive  294.2 km

    1. Drive from Walajapet to Velankannicar car 294.2 km
    4h 36m
    ₹3,301–4,768

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walajapet to Velankannitaxi taxi 294.2 km
    4h 36m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 25m

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  • Distance: 386 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankanni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Velankanni via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll, and Chengalpattu Toll in around 10h 5m.

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