There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellankanni 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 57mDrive 308.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellankannicar 308.1 km
5h 6m₹3,516–5,078Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vellankannitaxi 308.1 km
5h 6m₹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₹6,180–9,338Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 7m
Chennai to Vellankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellankanni is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellankanni is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
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 Vellankanni is 346 km. The road distance is 308.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellankanni 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 Vellankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellankanni is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellankanni, 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, 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
- [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 6m
- 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 Vellankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vellankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellankanni is 308 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Chennai to Vellankanni.
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