There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vellimalai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus
5h 45m₹6,233–11,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
13h 27m₹931–3,562Bus via Nagercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
12h 28m₹1,309–2,215Drive 709 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vellimalaicar 709 km
10h 40m₹7,975–11,519Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
6h 39m₹8,963–20,472Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Thuckalaybus
14h 26m₹1,388–3,926
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vellimalai is to bus via Nagercoil which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vellimalai is to fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nagercoil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Vellimalai is 696 km. The road distance is 709 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellimalai without a car is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chennai to Vellimalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Vellimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vellimalai is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vellimalai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹576–1,400 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹576–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Koyembedu to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vellimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vellimalai is 709 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Chennai to Vellimalai.
There are 142+ hotels available in Vellimalai.