What is the cheapest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry?

The cheapest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry is to ferry and train via Cuddalore which costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,500 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry?

The fastest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹36,000.

How far is it from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry?

The distance between Kankesanthurai Station and Puducherry is 282 km.

How do I travel from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry without a car?

The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry without a car is to ferry and train via Cuddalore which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,500.

How long does it take to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry, including transfers.

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Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry - 7 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train via Cuddalore
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1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
8h 54m
₹6,668–8,400
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
10h 25m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
3. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherrytrain
10h 51m
₹6,780–8,900
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 7m
₹9,534–35,194
Ferry, bus via Kumbakonam
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus
11h 41m
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 39m
₹11,954–43,144
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV)plane JAF - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain
27h 55m
₹23,454–82,544

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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Distance: 282.4 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka and Puducherry, India?

There is no direct connection from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry. However, you can walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruppadirippuliyur, walk to Cuddalore, then take the bus to Puducherry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kankesanthurai Station to Puducherry via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, and Myladuthurai in around 10h 25m.

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