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How to get fromPapanasam to Puducherryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Papanasam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train 20606 / ...
    3h 56m
    ₹171–1,768

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonambus bus 851Ud
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus bus Kumbakonam - Puducherry
    5h 58m
    ₹423–1,997

  3. Drive 143 km

    1. Drive from Papanasam to Puducherrycar car 143 km
    2h 24m
    ₹1,609–2,325

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Papanasam to Puducherrytaxi taxi 143 km
    2h 24m
    ₹2,300–2,800

  5. Train via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jntrain train 09420 / ...
    5h 8m
    ₹289–2,235

  6. Train via Mayiladuthurai

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 06416 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    6h 40m
    ₹283–2,248

Papanasam to Puducherry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Papanasam, 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, you can take a bus from Papanasam to Puducherry via Kumbakonam and Kumbakonam in around 5h 58m.

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