There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain 11017
6h 2m₹284–2,532Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Velankannibus
7h 17m₹650–2,502Drive 159.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Velankannicar 159.1 km
2h 35m₹1,744–2,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Velankannitaxi 159.1 km
2h 35m₹2,500–3,100Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
6h 55m₹400–3,176Train, line 06840 train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellankannitrain 06840 / ...
7h 33m₹396–3,163
Puducherry to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Velankanni via Tindivanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Villupuram Jn and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Velankanni is 176 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Puducherry to Velankanni, including transfers.
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Velankanni via Tindivanam in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tindivanam to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Velankanni is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Puducherry to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.