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How to get fromPathanapuram to Puducherryby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Puducherry by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Villupuram Jntrain train 16102 / ...
    12h 38m
    ₹600–3,551

  2. Bus via Madurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus bus
    17h 17m
    ₹539–1,281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Punalur to Tindivanam Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Pondicherry Bus standbus bus
    13h 34m
    ₹1,056–2,917

  4. Drive  546.4 km

    1. Drive from Pathanapuram to Puducherrycar car 546.4 km
    8h 52m
    ₹6,131–8,855

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Puducherrytaxi taxi 546.4 km
    8h 52m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry

    1. Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkadabus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane TRV - PNY
    8h 19m
    ₹12,775–29,989

  7. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16102 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherrytrain train 16858 / ...
    13h 40m
    ₹590–3,601

  8. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    8h 26m
    ₹8,571–14,920

  9. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkadabus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    9h 41m
    ₹6,695–15,089

  10. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    9h 25m
    ₹8,991–13,916

Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Puducherry, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Auvaneswsarem to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Pondicherry Bus stand via Punalur and Tindivanam Bypass in around 13h 34m.

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