The average train between Velankanni and Poompuhar takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Velankanni to Poompuhar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Velankanni and Poompuhar. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Velankanni is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Poompuhar at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Nagappattinam and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Velankanni station and arriving at Poompuhar station via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Velankanni to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
Velankanni to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
The distance between Velankanni and Poompuhar is 273.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
