There are 6 ways to get from Papanasam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 45mBus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus
6h 38m₹123–1,297Train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
5h 16m₹289–2,235Drive 143.1 km
- Drive from Papanasam to Puducherrycar 143.1 km
2h 24m₹1,604–2,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papanasam to Puducherrytaxi 143.1 km
2h 24m₹2,300–2,800Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 35m₹283–2,248
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papanasam to Puducherry is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹120 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Papanasam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Papanasam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Papanasam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Papanasam and Puducherry is 148 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Papanasam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Papanasam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Papanasam station.
Papanasam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Papanasam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Papanasam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Kumbakonam and Kumbakonam in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 Papanasam to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹13–600
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹13–600
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- [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 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Papanasam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Papanasam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papanasam to Puducherry is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Papanasam to Puducherry.
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