There are 4 ways to get from Tenkasi to Velankanni by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
9h 30m₹260–2,100Drive 394.4 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Velankannicar 394.4 km
6h 19m₹4,227–6,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Velankannitaxi 394.4 km
6h 19m₹8,500–11,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain
8h 16m₹9,130–21,733
Tenkasi to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Velankanni is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Velankanni is 432 km. The road distance is 394.4 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
The train from Tenkasi Jn to Vellankanni takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Tenkasi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
Tenkasi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Velankanni is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Tenkasi to Velankanni.
There are 39+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–15,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
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