There are 8 ways to get from Velankanni to Potheri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Thiruvarur Jn
best- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chengalpattutrain 16180 / ...
7h 9m₹314–2,451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Velankanni to Chennai Kalainagar CBTbus
8h 17m₹238–1,372Drive 275.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Pothericar 275.6 km
4h 18m₹3,092–4,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Potheritaxi 275.6 km
4h 18m₹4,300–5,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 46m₹6,265–9,687Train
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chengalpattutrain 16176 / ...
7h 29m₹430–3,450Bus, train
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Potheri Halttrain 06721 / ...
9h 13mTaxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 56m₹9,493–13,989
Velankanni to Potheri by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Potheri is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Potheri is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Potheri. However, there are services departing from Velankanni and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - SRM University via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Potheri. However, there are services departing from Thiruvarur Jn and arriving at Potheri Halt via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Velankanni and Potheri is 313 km. The road distance is 275.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Potheri without a car is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Velankanni to Potheri, including transfers.
Velankanni to Potheri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Velankanni station.
Velankanni to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvarur Jn station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Potheri is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Potheri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Velankanni to Chennai Kalainagar CBT once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- 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
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
Train from Nagappattinam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- 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 Chennai Park to Potheri Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Velankanni to Chennai Kalainagar CBT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–5,500
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
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 Potheri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar CBT station.
Velankanni to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Potheri is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Velankanni to Potheri.
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