Nagapattinam to Auroville
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Auroville, Puducherry.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nagapattinam to Auroville
180 km · ~3h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nagapattinam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
180 km · 3h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AurovilleAuroville, Puducherry
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nagapattinam to Auroville
180 km · ~4h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nagapattinam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagapattinam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nagapattinam → Auroville
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~180 km
~4h|Tentative fare ₹200–₹550
- Arrive in Auroville
Auroville, Puducherry
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nagapattinam to Auroville
Nearest railway stations: Andanappettai for Nagapattinam, Puducherry for Auroville.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 20m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 15h in total
Change trains at Mundilyampakkam — about 7h 5m wait
1 change · 17h 30m in total
Change trains at Mundilyampakkam — about 9h 48m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Nagapattinam to Auroville: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nagapattinam to Auroville is about 180 km by road, roughly 3.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Cuddalore.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 180 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,926 · Ertiga ₹8,816 · Innova ₹9,194 · Innova Crysta ₹11,334 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹15,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹550
- Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹390 · First AC ₹530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Nagapattinam to Auroville. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chidambaram90 km from Nagapattinam
Tamil Nadu
- Cuddalore140 km from Nagapattinam
Tamil Nadu
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Pondicherry
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Pondicherry
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Pondicherry
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Auroville trip and see the full Nagapattinam → Auroville → next stop route.
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About 105 km by road
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About 110 km by road
Auroville → Kanchipuram
About 120 km by road
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