There are 6 ways to get from Vellankanni to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmoretrain 16176
7h 25m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 52mDrive 310.9 km
- Drive from Vellankanni to Chennaicar 310.9 km
4h 55m₹3,518–5,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellankanni to Chennaitaxi 310.9 km
4h 55m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 15m₹5,686–10,341Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 1m
Vellankanni to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellankanni to Chennai is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vellankanni to Chennai is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Vellankanni and Chennai is 346 km. The road distance is 310.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellankanni to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmore takes 7h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vellankanni to Chennai bus services, operated by Olive Travels Lines, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellankanni to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Vellankanni to Chennai is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Vellankanni, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, Olive Travels Lines operates a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellankanni to Chennai bus services, operated by Olive Travels Lines, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellankanni to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellankanni to Chennai is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Vellankanni to Chennai.
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