There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus Kumbakonam - Puducherry
3h 35m₹100–1,400Train via Cuddalore
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16780 / ...
3h 42m₹165–1,728Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Puducherrycar 130.6 km
2h 13m₹1,471–2,125Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Puducherrytaxi 130.6 km
2h 13m₹2,100–2,600Train
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherrytrain 16862
4h 43m₹170–1,400
Kumbakonam to Puducherry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹100 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Puducherry is 130 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹100 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kumbakonam to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹100 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Cuddalore, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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
Kumbakonam to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kumbakonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Puducherry is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kumbakonam to Puducherry.
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