There are 6 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
5h 9m₹746–2,005Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
7h 16m₹536–2,702Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
6h 10mDrive 173.7 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Velankannicar 173.7 km
2h 55m₹1,973–2,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Velankannitaxi 173.7 km
2h 55m₹2,700–3,300Bus via Puducherry
- 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 49m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni is to taxi and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University 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 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Velankanni is 184 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Pondicherry University to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Velankanni is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Puducherry and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Vellankanni via Pondicherry and Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 7h 16m.
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–3,300
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
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
Pondicherry University to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Pondicherry University to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Velankanni is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Pondicherry University to Velankanni.
There are 42+ hotels available in Velankanni.