There are 7 ways to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Myladuthurai
best- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
3h 28m₹669–1,390Train via Cuddalore
cheapest- Take the train from Kutralam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20606
3h 39m₹592–2,224Drive 107.3 km
- Drive from Anaikarai to Puducherrycar 107.3 km
1h 51m₹1,207–1,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Puducherrytaxi 107.3 km
1h 51m₹1,700–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus Kumbakonam - Puducherry
3h 56m₹895–1,974Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Villupuram Jntrain 22676 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 25m₹818–2,798Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
4h 26m₹708–1,948
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry is to bus via Myladuthurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaikarai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaikarai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kutralam and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Anaikarai and Puducherry is 138 km. The road distance is 107.3 km.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Myladuthurai which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Anaikarai to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Anaikarai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Puducherry is to bus via Myladuthurai which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Cuddalore, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Anaikarai, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kutralam to Tiruppadirippuliyur once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Anaikarai to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Anaikarai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaikarai to Puducherry is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Anaikarai to Puducherry.
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