There are 4 ways to get from Ambur to Papanasam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Cuddalore
best- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasamtrain
8h 30m₹456–3,566Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22715
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
9h 28m₹367–2,897Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Ambur to Papanasamcar 294.4 km
4h 28m₹3,310–4,781Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Papanasamtaxi 294.4 km
4h 28m₹7,000–9,000
Ambur to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Papanasam is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Papanasam via Katpadi Jn and Tiruppadirippuliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Ambur and Papanasam is 381 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Papanasam without a car is to train via Cuddalore which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Ambur to Papanasam, including transfers.
Ambur to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
Ambur to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Papanasam is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ambur to Papanasam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Papanasam.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Papanasam via Katpadi Jn and Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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