There are 4 ways to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus
6h 18m₹110–700Train
- Take the train from Mannargudi to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16180 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 43m₹295–2,332Drive 167.5 km
- Drive from Mannargudi to Puducherrycar 167.5 km
2h 46m₹1,890–2,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannargudi to Puducherrytaxi 167.5 km
2h 46m₹2,700–3,200
Mannargudi to Puducherry by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannargudi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Puducherry via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannargudi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Mannargudi and arriving at Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Mannargudi and Puducherry is 181 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹110 - ₹700.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Mannargudi to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Mannargudi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mannargudi station.
The best way to get from Mannargudi to Puducherry is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹110 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Mannargudi, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mannargudi to Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mannargudi to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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Booking & Getting There
Mannargudi to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Mannargudi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannargudi to Puducherry is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Mannargudi to Puducherry.
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