There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) 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 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
7h 15m₹288–2,355Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Velankannicar 158.2 km
2h 36m₹1,768–2,553Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Velankannitaxi 158.2 km
2h 36m₹2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Puducherry (Station) and Velankanni is 160 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs .
The bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Puducherry (Station), 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, you can take a vehicle from Puducherry (Station) to Vellankanni via Pondicherry and Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- [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 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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
Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.