There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry 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_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
3h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
6h 52m₹288–2,355Drive 159 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Velankannicar 159 km
2h 37m₹1,784–2,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Velankannitaxi 159 km
2h 37m₹2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 37m 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 every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Puducherry and Velankanni is 158 km. The road distance is 159 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
The bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Velankanni, India?
Thajudeen Yasmin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 6h 52m.
- 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
- Website
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Website
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- 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 to Velankanni bus services, operated by Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Velankanni is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Puducherry to Velankanni.
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