There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Thiruvarur Jntrain 20683 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
5h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
6h 55m₹400–3,176Bus
- 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 55mDrive 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₹2,500–3,100Bus 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 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry 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 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Villupuram Jn and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Velankanni is 175 km. The road distance is 159 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Puducherry to Velankanni, including transfers.
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam 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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