There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellarada by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, fly to Trivandrum
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 26m₹6,930–14,138Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 41m₹819–3,476Bus via Payaigada
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 46m₹1,338–3,876Drive 723.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellaradacar 723.4 km
10h 46m₹8,180–11,815Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Vellaradataxi
5h 26m₹10,530–21,238Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Marthandambus Chennai - Marthandam
15h 27m₹1,218–2,165
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellarada is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200 and takes 15h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellarada is to subway and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vellarada. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kalikkavilai via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vellarada. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellarada is 664 km. The road distance is 723.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellarada without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chennai to Vellarada, including transfers.
Chennai to Vellarada bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Vellarada train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellarada is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Payaigada, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellarada, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vellarada bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalikkavilai station.
Chennai to Vellarada train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellarada is 723 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Chennai to Vellarada.
There are 176+ hotels available in Vellarada.