There are 5 ways to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nagore
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
5h 6m₹620–1,296Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
7h 50m₹830–3,141Drive 302.8 km
- Drive from Poonamallee to Velankannicar 302.8 km
4h 41m₹3,399–4,910Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poonamallee to Velankannitaxi 302.8 km
4h 41m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
9h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poonamallee to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kumananchavadi and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Poonamallee to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Vellankanni via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Poonamallee and Velankanni is 333 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni, including transfers.
Poonamallee to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Poonamallee to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Poonamallee, India and Velankanni, India?
SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Poonamallee to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Poonamallee to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poonamallee to Velankanni is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Poonamallee to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.