There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypassbus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
7h 44m₹1,008–2,441Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottaitrain 16861
9h 11m₹280–2,200Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain 20681
8h 6m₹460–3,626Drive 380.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottaicar 380.3 km
5h 49m₹4,277–6,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Aruppukkottaitaxi 380.3 km
5h 49m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
11h 46m₹10,517–31,183Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadubus
9h 28m
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aruppukkottai. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Puducherry and Aruppukkottai is 401 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Aruppukkottai, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai.
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