There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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
5h 45mTrain
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 159.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Velankannicar 159.3 km
2h 36m₹1,809–2,613Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Velankannitaxi 159.3 km
2h 36m₹2,500–3,100Bus 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 48m
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 ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry (Station) 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 5h 45m.
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 172 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni, including transfers.
Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry 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 5h 45m 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?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 45m. 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
- 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
- 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 IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai 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 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.