There are 5 ways to get from Potheri to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from SRM University to Velankannibus
7h 20m₹230–800Train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
8h 22m₹432–3,417Drive 272.8 km
- Drive from Potheri to Velankannicar 272.8 km
4h 16m₹3,060–4,420Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Velankannitaxi 272.8 km
4h 16m₹4,300–5,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
9h 35m
Potheri to Velankanni by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹800 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SRM University and arriving at Velankanni. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Vellankanni via Chengalpattu and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Potheri and Velankanni is 282 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹230 - ₹800.
The bus from SRM University to Velankanni takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Potheri to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Velankanni is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹230 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Velankanni, India?
SETC operates a bus from SRM University to Velankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from SRM University to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankanni station.
Potheri to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Velankanni is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Potheri to Velankanni.
There are 45+ hotels available in Velankanni.