There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Velankanni by bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
5h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
6h 52m₹288–2,355Drive 159 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Velankannicar 159 km
2h 37m₹1,805–2,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Velankannitaxi 159 km
2h 37m₹2,500–3,100Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
6h 25m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Puducherry and Velankanni is 171 km. The road distance is 159 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Puducherry to Velankanni, including transfers.
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Velankanni is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Vellankanni via Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Velankanni bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Puducherry to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Velankanni is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Puducherry to Velankanni.
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