There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain 20681 / ...
7h 34m₹361–2,777Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottaitrain 16861
9h 28m₹280–2,200Bus
- 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₹1,008–2,441Drive 377.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottaicar 377.9 km
5h 49m₹4,277–6,178Taxi
- 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₹10,517–22,183
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 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 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 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Aruppukkottai is 412 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Aruppukkottai, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai via Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Aruppukkotai - Chokalingapuram Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
- 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 34m
- 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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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 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Puducherry to Aruppukkottai.
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