There are 7 ways to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Nagore
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
4h 37m₹834–2,992Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
8h 38m₹550–4,300Drive 316.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Poompuharcar 316.7 km
4h 52m₹3,618–5,226Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Poompuhartaxi 316.7 km
4h 52m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 53m₹6,375–10,537Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 10mBus #2
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 18m
Velankanni to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Guindy Industrial Estate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Villivakkam via Nagappattinam, Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Velankanni and Poompuhar is 336 km. The road distance is 316.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Velankanni to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Velankanni to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Poompuhar is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,300 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Poompuhar, India?
SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Vellankanni to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Velankanni to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Poompuhar is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Velankanni to Poompuhar.
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