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How to get fromPuducherry to Vellankanniby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Vellankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus bus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    6h 7m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    6h 11m
    ₹279–2,752

  3. Drive 158.4 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Vellankannicar car 158.4 km
    2h 38m
    ₹1,782–2,573

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vellankannitaxi taxi 158.4 km
    2h 38m
    ₹2,500–3,100

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    6h 37m

  6. Train via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train 16175 / ...
    6h 55m
    ₹400–3,176

  7. Train, line 06840 train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellankannitrain train 06840 / ...
    7h 33m
    ₹396–3,163

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  • Distance: 173.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vellankanni, India?

You can take a bus from Puducherry to Vellankanni via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu and Velankanni, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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