There are 4 ways to get from Ponnai to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankannitrain 09059 / ...
8h 33m₹1,057–2,777Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 26mDrive 316.8 km
- Drive from Ponnai to Velankannicar 316.8 km
4h 58m₹3,541–5,114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponnai to Velankannitaxi 316.8 km
4h 58m₹7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponnai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponnai to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Vellankanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Ponnai and Velankanni is 383 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Ponnai to Velankanni, including transfers.
Ponnai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Vellore station.
Ponnai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Velankanni is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 26m.
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 9h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- 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 Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ponnai to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Ponnai to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponnai to Velankanni is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ponnai to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.