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How to get fromMelbourne to Velankanniby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Velankanni by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    19h 49m
    ₹26,562–68,962

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    20h 45m

  3. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    25h 22m

  4. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MEL - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Vellankannitrain train
    31h 34m
    ₹45,257–184,672

  5. Fly to Madurai, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MEL - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    24h 41m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,104.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Velankanni, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Velankanni. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Guindy, walk to Guindy Industrial Estate, take the bus to Nagore, then take the taxi to Velankanni. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Thanjavur, walk to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, then take the bus to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.

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