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

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There are 6 ways to get from Auroville to Velankanni by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Auroville to Tiruppadirippuliyurtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4h 45m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    5h 4m
    ₹791–2,778

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus bus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    6h 12m

  4. Drive 168.7 km

    1. Drive from Auroville to Velankannicar car 168.7 km
    2h 48m
    ₹1,897–2,740

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Puducherry

    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

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  • Distance: 187.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Auroville to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Puducherry and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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