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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonambus bus 851Ud
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    4h 41m
    ₹373–1,397

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Papanasam to Kumbakonambus bus 851Ud
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus bus
    6h 38m
    ₹123–1,297

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Villupuram Jntrain train 06018 / ...
    5h 16m
    ₹289–2,235

  4. Drive  143.1 km

    1. Drive from Papanasam to Puducherrycar car 143.1 km
    2h 24m
    ₹1,392–2,010

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Papanasam to Puducherrytaxi taxi 143.1 km
    2h 24m
    ₹2,300–2,800

  6. Train via Mayiladuthurai

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 06018 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    6h 35m
    ₹283–2,248

Papanasam to Puducherry by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 41m. 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.

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