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How to get fromPuducherry to Cholapuramby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Cholapuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Sivagiribus bus
    6h 30m
    ₹1,553–3,198

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 18m
    ₹870–3,626

  3. Drive 429.4 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Cholapuramcar car 429.4 km
    6h 44m
    ₹4,829–6,976

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cholapuramtaxi taxi 429.4 km
    6h 44m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cholapuramtaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    ₹9,970–22,076

  6. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    10h 48m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Cholapuram, India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Cholapuram via Tindivanam Bypass and Sivagiri in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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