There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Arasur by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Arasurtaxi
5h 59m₹1,964–3,617Train via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arantangitrain 20683
7h 14m₹830–3,176Drive 260 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Arasurcar 260 km
4h 23m₹2,906–4,197Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Arasurtaxi 260 km
4h 23m₹4,400–5,500Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
8h 15m₹893–2,692Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Arantangitrain 16362 / ...
9h 9m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Arasur is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Arasur is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Arasur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Arantangi via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Puducherry and Arasur is 359 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arasur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Puducherry to Arasur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Arasur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
Puducherry to Arasur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arantangi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Arasur is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Puducherry to Arasur.
There are 31+ hotels available in Arasur.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Arasur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Arantangi 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- 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 Vellankanni to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–5,500
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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