There are 4 ways to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ambaturai to Tiruchchirapali12638
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus StandFlixBus IN4335
6h 6m₹445–1,859Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambaturai to Tiruchchirapali12638
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni06840 / ...
7h 16m₹295–2,309Drive 256.6 km
- Drive from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni256.6 km
3h 47m₹2,712–3,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni256.6 km
3h 47m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct train from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ambaturai and arriving at Vellankanni via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Gandhigram Rural Institute and Velankanni is 257 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.
The best way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni, including transfers.
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambaturai station.
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Velankanni.
There are 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Gandhigram Rural Institute, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Vellankanni via Ambaturai and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 16m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambaturai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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