What is the cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Poompuhar and Velankanni?

No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Poompuhar and Velankanni?

No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Vellankanni via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

The distance between Poompuhar and Velankanni is 326 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.

How do I travel from Poompuhar to Velankanni without a car?

The best way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.

How long does it take to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poompuhar to Velankanni bus from?

Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.

Where do I catch the Poompuhar to Velankanni train from?

Poompuhar to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

The best way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Poompuhar to Velankanni bus arrive?

Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.

Where does the Poompuhar to Velankanni train arrive?

Poompuhar to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.

Can I drive from Poompuhar to Velankanni?

Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Velankanni is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Poompuhar to Velankanni.

Where can I stay near Velankanni?

There are 42+ hotels available in Velankanni.

Poompuhar to Velankanni - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Bus via Nagore
best
1. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
5h 28m
₹820–2,998
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
9h 48m
₹550–4,348
Drive 315.3 km
1. Drive from Poompuhar to Velankannicar 315.3 km
4h 51m
₹3,584–5,177
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Velankannitaxi 315.3 km
4h 51m
₹7,000–8,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 37m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
10h 1m

Poompuhar to Velankanni by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Velankanni, India?

SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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