There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Pollachibus 783Ns
8h 5m₹1,085–2,810Train via Virudhachalam
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Roadtrain
8h 34m₹671–4,027Drive 407.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Anaimalaicar 407.9 km
6h 4m₹4,630–6,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Anaimalaitaxi 407.9 km
6h 4m₹9,000–11,000Fly Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane PNY - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus
6h 38m₹10,322–20,058Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karurtrain 16857
- Take the train from Karur to Pollachi Jntrain 22651
9h 58m₹765–3,489Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
10h 25mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Anaimalaitaxi
7h 24m₹8,273–14,517Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus
8h 32m₹5,743–14,077
Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Pollachi via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Anaimalai Road via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Puducherry and Anaimalai is 430 km. The road distance is 407.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Anaimalai is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,100 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Jipmer to Anaimalai via Gandhipuram and Pollachi in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Anaimalai via Vridhachalam Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Anaimalai Road in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–11,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Puducherry to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Anaimalai is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Puducherry to Anaimalai.
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