There are 4 ways to get from Gingee to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinamtrain 16175
6h 32m₹882–3,050Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankannibus
9h 5m₹553–1,897Drive 208.6 km
- Drive from Gingee to Velankannicar 208.6 km
3h 18m₹2,291–3,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gingee to Velankannitaxi 208.6 km
3h 18m₹3,500–4,300
Gingee to Velankanni by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gingee to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gingee to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Gingee to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand and arriving at Velankanni via Tindivanam and Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Gingee and Velankanni is 260 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Gingee to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Gingee to Velankanni, including transfers.
Gingee to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
The best way to get from Gingee to Velankanni is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 5m.
Gingee to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gingee to Velankanni is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Gingee to Velankanni.
What companies run services between Gingee, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–650 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹300–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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