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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankannitrain train 09059 / ...
    9h 31m
    ₹666–2,327

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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

  3. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    9h 59m

  4. Drive  288.7 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Velankannicar car 288.7 km
    4h 31m
    ₹2,800–4,045

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 33m

Arcot to Velankanni by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹666Cheapest 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 Arcot to Velankanni Bus stand via Chennai and Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue in around 9h 59m.

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