There are 5 ways to get from Madukarai to Puducherry by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Madukarai to Melmaruvathurtaxi
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherrybus
1h 35m₹1,207–2,848Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurantakam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
2h 55m₹754–1,926Drive 68 km
- Drive from Madukarai to Puducherrycar 68 km
1h 18m₹761–1,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madukarai to Puducherrytaxi 68 km
1h 18m₹1,400–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry Bus standbus
2h 5m₹1,006–1,408
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madukarai to Puducherry is to drive which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Madukarai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madukarai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvathur and arriving at Pondicherry Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madukarai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Madurantakam and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Madukarai and Puducherry is 87 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Madukarai to Puducherry without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Madukarai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Madukarai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
Madukarai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurantakam station.
The best way to get from Madukarai to Puducherry is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Madukarai, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurantakam to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–550 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurantakam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–550
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,800
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madukarai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Bus stand station.
Madukarai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madukarai to Puducherry is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Madukarai to Puducherry.
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