Velankanni - By Airway
Chennai airport by regular frequent flights from all over India, from chennai we get train, bus and Taxi services.
But Nearest airport to Velankanni is at Tiruchirappali at distance of about 165 kms. Taxi services are available from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni for a fare of about Rs. 2000.
Glimpse of nearest airports with distance
| Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ) | Domestic | 127 km |
| Madurai Airport (IXM) | Domestic | 217 km |
| Chennai International Airport (MAA) | International | 260 km |
| Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) | International | 368 km |
Velankanni - By Roadway
Road way is well connected from Namakkal, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Tindivanam and Bangalore cities. Buses to Velankanni are regularly available from the city of Chennai. You can opt for deluxe buses or semi deluxe buses, and even non air conditioned and air conditioned buses for your travel. The fares will vary based on the class of travel availed. Bus fares will normally range around Rs 200 to 2000 based on the class of travel you opt for.
Velankanni - By Railway
Nagapattinam is the nearest railstation to Velankanni (new railway station is under construction in velankanni holy city). Nagapattinam is just 12 kms away from the holy city of Velankanni. Nagapattinam is well rail connected to all major cities in India through Chennai and Tiruchirapalli. Taxi services can be availed from Nagapattinam to Velankanni for a charge of about Rs. 250. Nagapattinam station has trains from chennai, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam.
Trains to Thanjavur (Thanjavur train station is near Vailankanni)
| Starting Station | Train | Arrival at Thanjavur | Service Days |
| Bhubaneswar (BBS) 1 more train |
Bbs Rmm Express (18496) |
03:48 PM (duration: 27h 48m) |
Fri |
| Chennai Egmore (MS) 3 more trains |
Rock Fort Exp (16177) |
06:15 AM (duration: 7h 45m) |
All Days |
| Coimbatore (CBE) 1 more train |
Jan Shatabdi Ex (12084) |
11:43 AM (duration: 4h 43m) |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun |
| Ernakulam (ERS) | Ers Nagore Exp (16866) |
09:00 AM (duration: 10h 55m) |
All Days |
| Mayiladuthurai (MV) 4 more trains |
Jan Shatabdi Ex (12083) |
03:33 PM (duration: 0h 58m) |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun |
| Mysore Express (16231) |
07:10 PM (duration: 1h 15m) |
All Days | |
| Mysore (MYS) 1 more train |
Mailaduturai Ex (16232) |
05:03 AM (duration: 13h 18m) |
All Days |
| Nagore (NCR) | Ernakulam Exp (16865) |
06:15 PM (duration: 2h) |
All Days |
| Rameswaram (RMM) 1 more train |
Bhubanewwar Exp (18495) |
02:33 PM (duration: 7h 23m) |
Sun |
| Tiruchy (TPJ) 5 more trains |
Chennai Express (16854) |
09:58 AM (duration: 0h 48m) |
All Days |
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