There are 9 ways to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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 FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5112 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
7h 55m₹1,035–2,674Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5112 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
11h 10m₹505–1,324Train
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jntrain 20692 / ...
10h 30m₹915–3,759Drive 414 km
- Drive from Ettayapuram to Puducherrycar 414 km
6h 35m₹4,050–5,850Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ettayapuram to Puducherrytaxi 414 km
6h 35m₹9,000–11,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the taxi from Ettayapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
9h 30m₹11,851–21,783Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherrytrain
11h₹585–3,312Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ettayapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
7h 2m₹7,271–12,383Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 29m₹8,344–16,247
Ettayapuram to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ettayapuram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ettayapuram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Ettayapuram and Puducherry is 438 km. The road distance is 414 km.
The best way to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry, including transfers.
Ettayapuram to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass station.
Ettayapuram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Ettayapuram to Puducherry is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Ettayapuram, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to Pondicherry via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–480
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–480
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ettayapuram to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Ettayapuram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ettayapuram to Puducherry is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Ettayapuram to Puducherry.
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