There are 5 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 to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 45mDrive 308.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Velankannicar 308.7 km
5h 4m₹3,450–4,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Velankannitaxi 308.7 km
5h 4m₹6,500–8,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus
6h 34m
Chennai to Velankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 4m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand. Services depart hourly, 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 308.7 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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- 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 to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Velankanni is 309 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Chennai to Velankanni.
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