There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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 Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
7h 30m₹1,008–2,441Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottaitrain 16861
9h 28m₹280–2,200Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain 20681 / ...
7h 34m₹361–2,777Drive 377.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottaicar 377.9 km
5h 49m₹4,293–6,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Aruppukkottaitaxi 377.9 km
5h 49m₹5,000–6,500Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottaibus
8h 43m₹8,293–18,667Bus 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 28mFly Pondicherry to Madurai, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
11h 30m₹8,517–32,183
Puducherry to Aruppukkottai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 28m.
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 30m.
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 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Aruppukkottai is 401 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 34m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai via Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–30,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–31,000
- 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 Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.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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Booking & Getting There
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 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai.
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