There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Alathur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
6h 23m₹927–2,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pattukottaitrain 20683
6h 26m₹636–2,844Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Alathurcar 190.5 km
3h 11m₹2,157–3,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Alathurtaxi 190.5 km
3h 11m₹3,300–4,000Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus
6h 37m₹665–1,378
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Alathur is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Alathur is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Pattukottai via Tiruppadirippuliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Puducherry and Alathur is 212 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Alathur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Puducherry to Alathur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Alathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Alathur is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Alathur via Tiruppadirippuliyur and Pattukottai in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Alathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Alathur is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Puducherry to Alathur.
There are four+ hotels available in Alathur.