There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16176 / ...
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Pondicherry Universitytaxi
3h 35m₹658–1,858Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
7h 15m₹490–2,540Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
6h 9mDrive 170.8 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Pondicherry Universitycar 170.8 km
2h 43m₹1,915–2,766Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 170.8 km
2h 43m₹2,700–3,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University is to train and taxi which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Puducherry via Chidambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Velankanni and Pondicherry University is 179 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Velankanni to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Pondicherry University is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Pondicherry University, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Pondicherry University via Chidambaram and Puducherry in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellankanni to Pondicherry University via Mayiladuturai J and Pondicherry in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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
Train from Vellankanni to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,300
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
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Velankanni to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Pondicherry University is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Velankanni to Pondicherry University.
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