There are 4 ways to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Manjattidal to Thanjavurtrain 16812 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellankannitrain 17315 / ...
4h 21m₹253–2,045Drive 142 km
- Drive from Ponmalai to Velankannicar 142 km
2h 5m₹1,591–2,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponmalai to Velankannitaxi 142 km
2h 5m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponmalai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirappalli and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponmalai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Manjattidal and arriving at Vellankanni via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Ponmalai and Velankanni is 149 km. The road distance is 142 km.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni, including transfers.
Ponmalai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tiruchirappalli station.
Ponmalai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manjattidal station.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Velankanni is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Mahadev Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manjattidal to Vellankanni via Thanjavur in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manjattidal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ponmalai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Ponmalai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponmalai to Velankanni is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ponmalai to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.






