There are 7 ways to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 33m₹706–1,914Train
- Take the train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinamtrain 16175
6h 43m₹794–2,945Drive 190.6 km
- Drive from Marakkanam to Velankannicar 190.6 km
3h 15m₹2,144–3,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marakkanam to Velankannitaxi 190.6 km
3h 15m₹3,000–3,600Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marakanam to Villupurambus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16175 / ...
7h 32m₹741–3,340Bus
- Take the bus from Marakanam to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Villupuram, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 21mBus #2
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
10h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Marakkanam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Marakkanam Bypass and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Marakkanam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Marakkanam and Velankanni is 430 km. The road distance is 190.6 km.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Marakkanam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Marakkanam Bypass station.
Marakkanam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Velankanni is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Marakkanam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Velankanni via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹100–240
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹100–240
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Marakanam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Marakanam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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More Questions & Answers
Marakkanam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Marakkanam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marakkanam to Velankanni is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Marakkanam to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.












