There are 6 ways to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- 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 17mDrive 160 km
- Drive from Vellankanni to Puducherrycar 160 km
2h 33m₹1,800–2,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellankanni to Puducherrytaxi 160 km
2h 33m₹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 52mLine 06839 train, train
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Thiruvarur Jntrain 06839 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
7h 56m₹399–3,164
Vellankanni to Puducherry by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellankanni to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Puducherry via Myladuthurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellankanni 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 Vellankanni and Puducherry is 176 km. The road distance is 160 km.
The best way to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry, including transfers.
Vellankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Vellankanni to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Vellankanni, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vellankanni to Puducherry via Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, and Myladuthurai in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Vellankanni to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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 33m
- 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
Vellankanni to Puducherry bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellankanni to Puducherry is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Vellankanni to Puducherry.
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