What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Puducherry?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Puducherry?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Puducherry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Puducherry?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Madurai to Puducherry?

The distance between Madurai and Puducherry is 339 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Puducherry without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Puducherry?

The bus from Madurai to Pondicherry takes 5h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Puducherry bus from?

Madurai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Puducherry train from?

Madurai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Madurai to Puducherry?

The best way to get from Madurai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Madurai to Puducherry bus arrive?

Madurai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Where does the Madurai to Puducherry train arrive?

Madurai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Puducherry?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Puducherry is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Madurai to Puducherry.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madurai to Puducherry?

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Where can I stay near Puducherry?

There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.

Madurai to Puducherry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
5h 8m
₹270–2,200
Train
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12636 / ...
6h 25m
₹350–2,691
Drive 328.3 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Puducherrycar 328.3 km
5h 2m
₹3,693–5,334
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Puducherrytaxi 328.3 km
5h 2m
₹4,400–5,500
Fly
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
5h 47m
₹10,560–29,666

Madurai to Puducherry by bus

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Distance: 339.5 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Puducherry, India?

Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 8m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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