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How to get fromAuroville to Velankanniby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain train 16175 / ...
    5h 2m
    ₹718–1,971

  2. Train via Pondicherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train 16861
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain train 16175 / ...
    7h 13m
    ₹514–2,677

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    6h 46m

  4. Drive  168.7 km

    1. Drive from Auroville to Velankannicar car 168.7 km
    2h 48m
    ₹1,907–2,754

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auroville to Velankannitaxi taxi 168.7 km
    2h 48m
    ₹2,700–3,300

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  • Distance: 178.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Auroville, India and Velankanni, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auroville to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Puducherry, Myladuthurai, and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 46m.

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