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

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcot to Velankanni by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankannitrain train 09059 / ...
    9h 31m
    ₹649–2,318

  2. Bus via Chengalpattu

    cheapest
    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
    9h 55m
    ₹426–1,205

  3. Drive  288.7 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Velankannicar car 288.7 km
    4h 31m
    ₹3,225–4,658

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcot to Velankannitaxi taxi 288.7 km
    4h 31m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vellankannitrain train 16175 / ...
    10h 5m
    ₹434–4,017

  6. 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 15m

Arcot to Velankanni by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Arcot, 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 bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Velankanni via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll and Chengalpattu Toll in around 9h 55m.

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