There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Velankanni by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain 11017
3h 47m₹796–2,074Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellankannitrain 06840 / ...
8h 18m₹322–2,558Drive 159.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Velankannicar 159.1 km
2h 35m₹1,692–2,443Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Velankannitaxi 159.1 km
2h 35m₹2,500–3,100
Puducherry to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Puducherry and Velankanni is 178 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 3h 47m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Puducherry to Velankanni, including transfers.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur 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 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.
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.
- 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 Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.