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

The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 30m.

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 47m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.

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 320 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 which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni, including transfers.

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 which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Park, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 48m.

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 47m to drive from Poompuhar to Velankanni.

Where can I stay near Velankanni?

There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
5h 30m
₹688–1,175
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain 11017
9h 52m
₹448–3,483
Train via Chennai Park
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 47m
₹3,496–5,050
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Velankannitaxi 315.3 km
4h 47m
₹7,000–8,500
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus
7h
₹5,730–12,888

Poompuhar to Velankanni by train

8Weekly Trains

9h 48mAverage Duration

₹550Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni.

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Distance: 320.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹310–700 and the journey takes 3h 34m. 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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