Durg to Velankanni
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Durg, Chhattisgarh to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1532 km
Approx Duration: 34 hrs
Route overview
Durg to Velankanni is about 1532 km by road, roughly 34 hours of travel time.
By car: Durg to Velankanni
About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Durg. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 383. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 533. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 683. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 766. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 916. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1066. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1149. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1299. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1449. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Velankanni
By bus: Durg to Velankanni
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Durg. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Durg. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Durg → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 766). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Velankanni. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Velankanni. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Arrive in Velankanni
By train: Durg to Velankanni
The nearest railway stations are Durg for Durg and Velankanni for Velankanni. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 49h 19m in total: Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express (22815) 10:26 AM Kumhari to 03:35 PM Erode Jn, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 04:40 AM Erode Jn to 11:45 AM Nagore — change at Erode Jn (about 13h 5m wait)
- With one change, 49h 19m in total: Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 10:26 AM Kumhari to 03:45 PM Erode Jn, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 04:40 AM Erode Jn to 11:45 AM Nagore — change at Erode Jn (about 12h 55m wait)
- With one change, 59h 58m in total: Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) 11:47 PM Kumhari to 08:27 AM Ettimadai, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 02:27 AM Ettimadai to 11:45 AM Nagore — change at Ettimadai (about 18h wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1532 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,950 · Sedan ₹20,020 · SUV ₹26,190 · Innova / MUV ₹29,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,000
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · AC Sleeper ₹3,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,560 · Third AC ₹2,170 · Second AC ₹3,090 · First AC ₹4,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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