There are 7 ways to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Melpakkam to Chengalpattutrain 40952
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
9h 45m₹1,319–4,677Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
9h 51m₹960–3,444Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
11h 24mDrive 317 km
- Drive from Sholinghur to Velankannicar 317 km
4h 58m₹3,578–5,168Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Velankannitaxi 317 km
4h 58m₹7,500–9,500Train #2
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinamtrain 11017
11h 58m₹1,127–3,794Train, bus
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43408 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
12h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinghur to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinghur to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Melpakkam and arriving at Vellankanni via Chengalpattu and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Sholinghur and Velankanni is 390 km. The road distance is 317 km.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni, including transfers.
Sholinghur to Velankanni bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melpakkam station.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Velankanni is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Sholinghur, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Vellankanni via Melpakkam, Chengalpattu, and Nagappattinam in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 24m.
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- 14646
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- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melpakkam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinghur to Velankanni bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinghur to Velankanni is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Sholinghur to Velankanni.
There are 43+ hotels available in Velankanni.