There are 4 ways to get from Thenmala to Velankanni by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenmalai to Vellankanni16361
11h 20m₹280–2,200Drive 428.4 km
- Drive from Thenmala to Velankanni428.4 km
6h 50m₹4,478–6,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Velankanni428.4 km
6h 50m₹6,500–8,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Trivandrum (TRV)
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
7h 40m₹6,866–16,239
Thenmala to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thenmala to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Thenmala to Velankanni is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Thenmala and Velankanni is 468 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Tenmalai to Vellankanni takes 11h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Thenmala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
Thenmala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thenmala to Velankanni is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Thenmala to Velankanni.
There are 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
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- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–13,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–8,000
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