There are 5 ways to get from Ambur to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ambur - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
7h 43m₹1,112–2,515Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22715
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain 06840 / ...
12h₹387–2,997Train, line 06840 train
- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellankannitrain
10h 43m₹456–3,716Drive 340.3 km
- Drive from Ambur to Velankannicar 340.3 km
5h 17m₹3,734–5,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Velankannitaxi 340.3 km
5h 17m₹8,000–10,000
Ambur to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Vellankanni via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Ambur and Velankanni is 492 km. The road distance is 340.3 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Ambur to Velankanni, including transfers.
Ambur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Velankanni is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train and line 06840 train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 43m.
Ambur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Velankanni is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Ambur to Velankanni.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Ambur to Velankanni via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambur to Vellankanni via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn in around 10h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ambur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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