There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
5h 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 58m₹290–2,300Drive 160.7 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Puducherrycar 160.7 km
2h 32m₹1,801–2,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Puducherrytaxi 160.7 km
2h 32m₹2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 58m.
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 Bus stand and arriving at Puducherry via Chidambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Velankanni and Puducherry is 161 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Velankanni to Puducherry, including transfers.
Velankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Puducherry via Chidambaram in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellankanni to Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J 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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