There are 6 ways to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Nagore
best- Take the bus from Kottivakkam to Nagorebus
5h₹600–1,310Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
7h 19m₹740–2,414Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Velankannicar 286.8 km
4h 42m₹3,244–4,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Velankannitaxi 286.8 km
4h 42m₹6,000–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
7h 23m₹5,740–10,433Bus
- Take the bus from Karapakkam to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
9h 30m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karapakkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Karapakkam and arriving at Nagore via Kottivakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Velankanni is 315 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kottivakkam station.
Karapakkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, India and Velankanni, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kottivakkam to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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 Tambaram to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kottivakkam to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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
Karapakkam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Karapakkam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Velankanni is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Karapakkam to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.