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How to get fromPonnai to Velankanniby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ponnai to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankannitrain train 09059 / ...
    8h 33m
    ₹1,057–2,777

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 42m

  3. Drive  316.8 km

    1. Drive from Ponnai to Velankannicar car 316.8 km
    4h 58m
    ₹3,080–4,448

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponnai to Velankannitaxi taxi 316.8 km
    4h 58m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Bus via FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus FlixBus IN5270
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    9h 5m

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  • Distance: 383.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankanni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponnai to Velankanni Bus stand via Vellore and Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue in around 8h 42m.

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