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How to get fromMelbourne to Velankanniby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Velankanni by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    20h 54m

  2. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellankannitrain train
    26h 19m
    ₹29,439–74,869

  3. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain train
    24h 11m
    ₹36,169–79,499

  4. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MEL - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain train
    28h 15m
    ₹36,194–89,384

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,971Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,900.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Velankanni, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Velankanni. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchirappalli, then take the bus to Velankanni Bus stand. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, then take the train to Vellankanni.

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