There are 6 ways to get from Ponnai to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
8h 38m₹1,047–2,777Train via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Ramapuram to Villupuram Jntrain 16853
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
11h 47m₹823–3,370Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
11h 19mDrive 316.8 km
- Drive from Ponnai to Velankannicar 316.8 km
4h 58m₹3,554–5,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponnai to Velankannitaxi 316.8 km
4h 58m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
12h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponnai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponnai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Thiruvarur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Ponnai and Velankanni is 383 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Ponnai to Velankanni, including transfers.
Ponnai to Velankanni bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponnai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Ponnai, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponnai to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Ramapuram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ponnai to Velankanni bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponnai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponnai to Velankanni is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ponnai to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.