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

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

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain train
    20h 17m
    ₹30,566–73,716

  2. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    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 29m
    ₹23,311–54,726

  3. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain train
    23h 26m
    ₹27,236–64,566

  4. 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 17m

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    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 Vellankannitrain train
    24h 15m
    ₹39,261–124,451

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹28,551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,894.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 17m

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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Vellankanni. Alternatively, 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 16115 train to Tambaram, then take the train to Vellankanni.

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