There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
5h 32m₹11,118–29,110Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
10h 5m₹305–885Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
6h 48m₹835–2,235Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12636 / ...
7h 52m₹385–2,785Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Puducherry338.4 km
5h 15mDrive 338.4 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherrycar 338.4 km
5h 15m₹3,811–5,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherrytaxi 338.4 km
5h 15m₹4,600–5,500
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹300 - ₹900 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Puducherry is 319 km. The road distance is 338.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 48m, you could also train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Puducherry, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry is 338 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry.
There are 1178+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.