Trichy to Velankanni taxi and Urbania
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni draws pilgrims of all faiths from across India. From Trichy it’s a 3-hour drive through the Cauvery delta via Thanjavur and Thiruvarur. Many families combine it with Nagore Dargah and the Thirunallar Saturn temple for an interfaith coastal circuit.
- Distance150 km
- Drive time~3 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeNH 83 via Thanjavur & Thiruvarur
Trichy to Velankanni taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Thanjavur
A breakfast stop, and a chance to see the Big Temple on the way.
- Thiruvarur
Home to the vast Thyagaraja Temple and its enormous temple chariot.
- Nagapattinam
The port town 12 km before Velankanni. Nagore Dargah is just north of here.
- Velankanni
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, by the sea.
Things to see in Velankanni
- Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
- Our Lady’s Tank & Morning Star Church
- Velankanni Beach
- Nagore Dargah
- Sikkal Singaravelan Temple
- Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple
During the September feast, vehicles park far from the Basilica. We drop you as close as the police allow and pick you up from the same spot.
A simple Velankanni trip plan.
Leave at 5 AM and reach Velankanni for the morning Mass.
Visit the Shrine Museum and the Tank, then have lunch.
Visit Nagore Dargah, then return via Thiruvarur and reach Trichy by 9 PM.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Velankanni: Tempo Traveller or Urbania for parish groups; Innova for families.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Velankanni run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Velankanni taxi: common questions
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What is the distance from Trichy to Velankanni?
About 150 km by road via NH 83 via Thanjavur & Thiruvarur. Plan for roughly 3 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Velankanni Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Velankanni?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Velankanni?
Tempo Traveller or Urbania for parish groups; Innova for families.
Can we stop at places on the way to Velankanni?
Yes. Most people stop at Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Velankanni fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Velankanni?
All year. The annual feast (29 August-8 September) and Christmas are extremely crowded, so book early.
Book your Trichy to Velankanni trip
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