There are 7 ways to get from Melattur to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20606 / ...
4h 8m₹495–2,186Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
4h 25m₹903–1,971Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Melattur to Puducherrycar 151.6 km
2h 33m₹1,705–2,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Puducherrytaxi 151.6 km
2h 33m₹2,600–3,200Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus
4h 39m₹650–1,339Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jntrain 09420 / ...
5h 19m₹607–2,636Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06416 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 51m₹607–2,636
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Puducherry is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Melattur and Puducherry is 159 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Melattur to Puducherry, including transfers.
Melattur to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Melattur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Puducherry is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Papanasam to Tiruppadirippuliyur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Melattur to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Melattur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Puducherry is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Melattur to Puducherry.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.