There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Nagore
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
4h 14m₹724–2,142Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
8h 15m₹440–3,450Drive 311.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Chennaicar 311.6 km
4h 54m₹3,497–5,051Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Chennaitaxi 311.6 km
4h 54m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 30m₹6,265–9,687Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 40mBus #2
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 48m
Velankanni to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Chennai is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹700 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Chennai is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Chennai Park via Nagappattinam and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Velankanni and Chennai is 325 km. The road distance is 311.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Chennai without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Velankanni to Chennai, including transfers.
Velankanni to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Velankanni to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Chennai is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Chennai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- 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
Train from Vellankanni to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Velankanni to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Chennai is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Velankanni to Chennai.
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