There are 4 ways to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nidamangalam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16180 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 25m₹290–2,295Drive 153.8 km
- Drive from Needamangalam to Puducherrycar 153.8 km
2h 33m₹1,723–2,489Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needamangalam to Puducherrytaxi 153.8 km
2h 33m₹2,400–3,000
Needamangalam to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Needamangalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Needamangalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Nidamangalam and arriving at Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Needamangalam and Puducherry is 155 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Needamangalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Needamangalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nidamangalam station.
The best way to get from Needamangalam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Needamangalam, India and Puducherry, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue hourly, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nidamangalam to Pondicherry via Mayiladuturai J in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nidamangalam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Needamangalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Needamangalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needamangalam to Puducherry is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Needamangalam to Puducherry.
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