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How to get fromChennai Beach to Velankanniby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 52m

  3. Drive  308.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Beach to Velankannicar car 308.5 km
    5h 3m
    ₹3,457–4,994

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai Beach to Velankannitaxi taxi 308.5 km
    5h 3m
    ₹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
    6h 41m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Beach to Kattangulatturtrain train 40533 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Velankannibus bus
    9h 34m
    ₹343–1,749

Chennai Beach to Velankanni by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand hourly, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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