There are 5 ways to get from Arcot to Velankanni by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
6h 52m₹1,572–3,339Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN4314
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Velankannibus
11h 14m₹569–1,238Drive 288.6 km
- Drive from Arcot to Velankannicar 288.6 km
4h 31m₹3,072–4,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Velankannitaxi 288.6 km
4h 31m₹7,000–8,500Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinamtrain 11017
10h 39m₹1,463–4,291
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Velankanni via Perungalathur and Guduvanchery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Arcot and Velankanni is 370 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Arcot to Velankanni, including transfers.
Arcot to Velankanni bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Velankanni is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 14m.
Arcot to Velankanni bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Velankanni is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Arcot to Velankanni.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Velankanni via Perungalathur, Guduvancheri EB Office, and Guduvanchery in around 11h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- 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)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–460
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guduvanchery to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.business.site
Five Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 75 44 44 52
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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