There are 4 ways to get from Auroville to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
4h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
5h 2m₹718–1,971Drive 168.7 km
- Drive from Auroville to Velankannicar 168.7 km
2h 48m₹1,892–2,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Velankannitaxi 168.7 km
2h 48m₹2,700–3,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore Port Jn. and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Auroville and Velankanni is 169 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Auroville to Velankanni, including transfers.
Auroville to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Auroville to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Velankanni is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Velankanni, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankanni once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Auroville to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Auroville to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Velankanni is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Auroville to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.