There are 7 ways to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
7h 12m₹1,156–2,660Train
cheapest- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16862
9h 34m₹423–2,293Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12606 / ...
7h 27m₹603–3,743Drive 326 km
- Drive from Manamadurai to Puducherrycar 326 km
5h 6m₹3,654–5,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai to Puducherrytaxi 326 km
5h 6m₹4,400–5,500Taxi, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
8h 45m₹11,129–22,339Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
6h 47m₹6,049–10,439
Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Manamadurai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Manamadurai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Manamadurai Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Manamadurai and Puducherry is 395 km. The road distance is 326 km.
The best way to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Manamadurai to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand station.
Manamadurai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manamadurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Manamadurai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Manamadurai, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manamadurai to Pondicherry via FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Madurai in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manamadurai to Pondicherry via Manamadurai Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Manamadurai to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Manamadurai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manamadurai to Puducherry is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Manamadurai to Puducherry.
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