There are 7 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Villupuram Jntrain 12662 / ...
9h 40m₹405–3,104Bus
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
11h 25m₹954–3,012Drive 470.4 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Puducherrycar 470.4 km
7h 36m₹5,291–7,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Puducherrytaxi 470.4 km
7h 36m₹10,000–13,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
8h 18m₹9,134–15,358Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus
12h 52mTrain to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
10h 31m₹8,522–22,066
Kadayanallur to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Pondicherry via Rajapalayam and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Puducherry is 521 km. The road distance is 470.4 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kadayanallur station.
Kadayanallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Puducherry is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kadayanallur to Villupuram Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kadayanallur to Pondicherry via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, and Madurai in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kadayanallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kadayanallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Puducherry is 470 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Kadayanallur to Puducherry.
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