There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
7h 34m₹1,178–2,621Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Manamadurai Jntrain 16861
8h 34m₹446–2,232Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
7h 36m₹620–3,746Drive 323.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Idaikatturcar 323.2 km
5h 9m₹3,635–5,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Idaikatturtaxi 323.2 km
5h 9m₹4,300–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
11h 12m₹10,587–30,553
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Puducherry and Idaikattur is 399 km. The road distance is 323.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Idaikattur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Idaikattur is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Idaikattur, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Idaikattur via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Idaikattur via Villupuram Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Manamadurai Jn in around 7h 36m.
- 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 Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pondicherry to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- 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 Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Idaikattur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Idaikattur is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Puducherry to Idaikattur.
There are two+ hotels available in Idaikattur.