There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain 16175
8h 40m₹338–2,634Drive 308.5 km
- Drive from Chennai Beach to Velankannicar 308.5 km
5h 3m₹3,520–5,084Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Beach to Velankannitaxi 308.5 km
5h 3m₹6,500–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
7h 23m₹6,264–10,180Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 28m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Beach to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Beach to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Chennai Beach and arriving at Vellankanni via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Chennai Beach and Velankanni is 313 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni, including transfers.
Chennai Beach to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Beach to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Beach to Velankanni is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai Beach, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai Beach to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Beach to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Beach to Velankanni is 308 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chennai Beach to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.