There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
5h 2m₹718–1,971Train via Pondicherry
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
7h 13m₹514–2,677Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
6h 46mDrive 168.7 km
- Drive from Auroville to Velankannicar 168.7 km
2h 48m₹1,907–2,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Velankannitaxi 168.7 km
2h 48m₹2,700–3,300
Questions & Answers
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 ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 179 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Auroville to Velankanni, including transfers.
Auroville to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry 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 train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 46m.
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.
- 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
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Auroville to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai 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 46+ hotels available in Velankanni.