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How to get fromPoompuhar to Velankanniby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via Nagore

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    4h 54m
    ₹642–1,367

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain train 16175
    9h 9m
    ₹440–3,498

  3. Drive  315.2 km

    1. Drive from Poompuhar to Velankannicar car 315.2 km
    4h 53m
    ₹3,064–4,426

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Velankannitaxi taxi 315.2 km
    4h 53m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    7h 39m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 6m

Poompuhar to Velankanni by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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 ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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