There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain 16175
7h 30m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
7h 45mDrive 307.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Velankannicar 307.9 km
5h 3m₹3,430–4,955Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Velankannitaxi 307.9 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 15m₹6,180–8,838Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
8h 55m
Chennai to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Velankanni is 346 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Velankanni bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Velankanni is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, 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, YBM Travels(BLM) operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- 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
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Velankanni bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Velankanni is 308 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chennai to Velankanni.
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