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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Puducherry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 8m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain train 16175
    8h 40m
    ₹338–2,634

  3. Drive  308.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Beach to Velankannicar car 308.3 km
    5h 2m
    ₹2,991–4,320

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai Beach to Velankannitaxi taxi 308.3 km
    5h 2m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    7h 15m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 42m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Chennai Beach, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?

You can take a train from Chennai Beach to Velankanni Bus stand via Chennai Park Town, Chennai, and Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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