There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankannitrain 16175
9h 9m₹440–3,498Bus via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar CBT to Velankannibus
11h 3m₹388–979Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 12mDrive 315.2 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Velankannicar 315.2 km
4h 53m₹3,530–5,098Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Velankannitaxi 315.2 km
4h 53m₹7,000–8,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus
7h 4m
Poompuhar to Velankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni is to bus via Tambaram which costs ₹380 - ₹1,000 and takes 11h 3m.
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 Bus stand via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
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 357 km. The road distance is 315.2 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Poompuhar to Velankanni, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 train which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand hourly, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar CBT to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Poompuhar to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand 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 42+ hotels available in Velankanni.