There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain 16175
9h 9m₹440–3,498Drive 315.2 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Velankannicar 315.2 km
4h 53m₹3,512–5,072Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Velankannitaxi 315.2 km
4h 53m₹7,000–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain
7h 46m₹6,290–9,693Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 51m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kalpana Hotel and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Vellankanni via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Velankanni is 327 km. The road distance is 315.2 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Velankanni, India?
YBM Travels(BLM) operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- olivetravellines@gmail.com
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Velankanni is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Poompuhar to Velankanni.
There are 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.