There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
5h 39m₹284–2,540Bus
- Take the bus from Nagore to Madhya Kailashbus
- Take the bus from Madhiya Kailash to Puducherrybus
8h 12m₹794–1,692Drive 159.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Puducherrycar 159.6 km
2h 30m₹1,763–2,546Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Puducherrytaxi 159.6 km
2h 30m₹2,500–3,100Line 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
Velankanni to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Pondicherry via Thiruvarur Jn and Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Velankanni and Puducherry is 176 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Velankanni to Puducherry, including transfers.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 12m.
Velankanni to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Puducherry is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Velankanni to Puducherry.
What companies run services between Velankanni, 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 Velankanni to Puducherry via Nagore, Madhya Kailash, and Madhiya Kailash in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Madhya Kailash
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Madhiya Kailash to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
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