There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20684 / ...
5h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
5h 32m₹278–2,750Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
6h 5mDrive 160.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Puducherrycar 160.6 km
2h 32m₹1,802–2,603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Puducherrytaxi 160.6 km
2h 32m₹2,500–3,100Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
7h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Puducherry via Myladuthurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Velankanni and Puducherry is 175 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Velankanni to Puducherry, including transfers.
Velankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Puducherry via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu and Myladuthurai in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹372–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Puducherry is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Velankanni to Puducherry.
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