There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
8h 19m₹870–3,626Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
9h 26m₹1,418–2,951Drive 427.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Cholapuramcar 427.1 km
6h 44m₹4,825–6,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cholapuramtaxi 427.1 km
6h 44m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cholapuramtaxi
7h 42m₹9,773–20,417Bus 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 Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
10h 48mTrain via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Virudunagar Jntrain 16861
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 06029 / ...
12h 14m₹901–3,794Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
10h 4m₹6,338–11,052Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain
10h 27m₹6,853–11,117
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Cholapuram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rajapalayam via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Cholapuram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rajapalayam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Puducherry and Cholapuram is 480 km. The road distance is 427.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram, including transfers.
Puducherry to Cholapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Cholapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Cholapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Cholapuram via Madurai Mattuthavani and Rajapalayam in around 9h 26m.
- 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 Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Madurai Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–12,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Cholapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Cholapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Cholapuram is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Puducherry to Cholapuram.
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