There are 6 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Namakkal to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
6h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain 06238 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
8h 10m₹315–2,465Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain 06238 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 22154 / ...
7h 25m₹415–3,315Drive 237.3 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Puducherrycar 237.3 km
3h 45m₹2,679–3,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Puducherrytaxi 237.3 km
3h 45m₹4,900–6,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Thanjavurbus Namakkal - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
8h 15m₹835–2,765
Nāmakkal to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Pondicherry via Salem and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Pondicherry via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Puducherry is 266 km. The road distance is 237.3 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Puducherry bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Puducherry is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Namakkal to Pondicherry via Salem, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Namakkal to Pondicherry via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Namakkal to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Puducherry bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Salem station.
Nāmakkal to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Puducherry is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Nāmakkal to Puducherry.
There are 1178+ hotels available in Puducherry.