There are 5 ways to get from Mettūr to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Villupuram
best- Take the train from Metur Dam to Salem Jntrain 06408
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 22154 / ...
7h 2m₹411–3,283Train
cheapest- Take the train from Metur Dam to Salem Jntrain 06408
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
7h 47m₹311–2,433Bus
- Take the bus from Mettur to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
8h 30m₹572–1,504Drive 264.9 km
- Drive from Mettūr to Puducherrycar 264.9 km
4h 5m₹2,988–4,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettūr to Puducherrytaxi 264.9 km
4h 5m₹5,000–6,500
Mettūr to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettūr to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mettūr to Puducherry is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettūr to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Mettur and arriving at FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand via FlixBus Tindivanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettūr to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Metur Dam and arriving at Pondicherry via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Mettūr and Puducherry is 272 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Puducherry without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Mettūr to Puducherry, including transfers.
Mettūr to Puducherry bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Mettur station.
Mettūr to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metur Dam station.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Puducherry is to train via Villupuram which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Mettūr, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Metur Dam to Pondicherry via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mettur to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand via FlixBus Tindivanam in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Mettur to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,300
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Mettūr to Puducherry bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Mettūr to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettūr to Puducherry is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Mettūr to Puducherry.
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