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How to get fromVellankanni to Chennaiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vellankanni to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 24m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmoretrain train 16176
    7h 25m
    ₹230–1,800

  3. Drive  310.9 km

    1. Drive from Vellankanni to Chennaicar car 310.9 km
    4h 55m
    ₹3,473–5,017

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellankanni to Chennaitaxi taxi 310.9 km
    4h 55m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    6h 15m
    ₹5,686–9,341

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Vellankanni, India and Chennai, India?

Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 7h 15m. 11 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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