There are 5 ways to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherrybus
4h 42m₹1,118–2,635Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16862
8h 28m₹564–2,283Drive 266.3 km
- Drive from Pillayarpatti to Puducherrycar 266.3 km
4h 18m₹2,593–3,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Puducherrytaxi 266.3 km
4h 18m₹3,600–4,300Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
6h 56m₹6,345–10,789
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Pillayarpatti and Puducherry is 307 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry, including transfers.
Pillayarpatti to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Pillayarpatti to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Pillayarpatti, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Pillayarpatti to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Pillayarpatti to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pillayarpatti to Puducherry is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Pillayarpatti to Puducherry.
There are 1155+ hotels available in Puducherry.