What is the cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.

How far is it from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

The distance between Velankanni and Poompuhar is 346 km. The road distance is 316.7 km.

How do I travel from Velankanni to Poompuhar without a car?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,200.

How long does it take to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar, including transfers.

Train or bus from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 34m.

Can I drive from Velankanni to Poompuhar?

Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Poompuhar is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Velankanni to Poompuhar.

Where can I stay near Poompuhar?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Poompuhar.

Velankanni to Poompuhar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
5h 2m
₹644–1,142
Bus via Tambaram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Velankanni to Chennai Kalainagar CBTbus
9h 21m
₹564–2,551
Train
1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
7h 34m
₹713–3,773
Drive 316.7 km
1. Drive from Velankanni to Poompuharcar 316.7 km
4h 48m
₹3,395–4,904
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Poompuhartaxi 316.7 km
4h 48m
₹7,000–8,500
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 35m
₹4,596–14,334

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

35Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

₹3,142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar.

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Distance: 345.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Poompuhar, India?

SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–650 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m.

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