What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni?

The fastest way to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni is to taxi and ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹8,500.

How far is it from Elephant Pass to Velankanni?

The distance between Elephant Pass and Velankanni is 184 km.

How do I travel from Elephant Pass to Velankanni without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹8,500.

How long does it take to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Velankanni?

There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.

Elephant Pass to Velankanni - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant Pass to Velankanni by taxi, ferry, train, or bus

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Taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Elephant Pass to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
5h 44m
₹7,499–8,401
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paranthan to Kankesanturaitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
8h 15m
₹7,043–7,579
Taxi, ferry via Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
1. Take the taxi from Elephant Pass to Kankesanturaitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
5h 57m
₹7,389–7,551
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Elephant pass to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
7h 12m

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Distance: 184.2 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka and Velankanni, India?

There is no direct connection from Elephant Pass to Velankanni. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, then take the line 06833 train to Vellankanni. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elephant Pass to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Paranthan, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 15m.

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