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₹3,204–4,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Velankannitaxi 286.8 km
4h 42m₹6,000–8,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus
6h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Karapakkam to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 59m
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 6m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kottivakkam to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Karapakkam to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–95
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–29
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–95
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Holiday Appeal Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- 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.
















