Puri to Velankanni
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Puri, Odisha to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1561 km
Approx Duration: 34.7 hrs
Route overview
Puri to Velankanni is about 1561 km by road, roughly 34.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Puri to Velankanni
About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puri. 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.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 390. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 540. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 690. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 781. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 931. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1081. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1171. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1321. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1471. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Arrive in Velankanni
By bus: Puri to Velankanni
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puri. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puri → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km Takes about 17h 21m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 781). 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) · ~781 km Takes about 17h 21m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
- Arrive in Velankanni
By train: Puri to Velankanni
The nearest railway stations are Puri for Puri 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 two changes, 47h 45m in total: Puri-Bangalore weekly Garib Rath special (08469) 02:30 PM Puri to 10:09 PM Baiyyappanahali, then VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp (17315) 12:11 AM Baiyyappanahali to 09:28 AM Thanjavur, then Trichy Nagore Passenger (56712) 11:25 AM Thanjavur to 02:15 PM Nagore — change at Baiyyappanahali (about 2h 2m wait) and Thanjavur (about 1h 57m wait)
- With two changes, 50h 45m in total: Puri-Howrah AC Duronto Express (12278) 06:30 AM Puri to 01:45 PM Howrah Jn, then Howrah-Tiruchirappalli Express (12663) 04:10 PM Howrah Jn to 08:00 PM Chennai Egmore, then Kamban Express (16175) 11:15 PM Chennai Egmore to 09:15 AM Nagore — change at Howrah Jn (about 2h 25m wait) and Chennai Egmore (about 3h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 50h 45m in total: Puri-Howrah AC Duronto Express (12278) 06:30 AM Puri to 01:45 PM Howrah Jn, then HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp (12665) 04:10 PM Howrah Jn to 08:00 PM Chennai Egmore, then Kamban Express (16175) 11:15 PM Chennai Egmore to 09:15 AM Nagore — change at Howrah Jn (about 2h 25m wait) and Chennai Egmore (about 3h 15m 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 1561 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,270 · Sedan ₹20,390 · SUV ₹26,690 · Innova / MUV ₹29,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,720 · AC Seater ₹2,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,590 · Third AC ₹2,220 · Second AC ₹3,150 · First AC ₹4,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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