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

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There are 11 ways to get from Puducherry to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train 12661 / ...
    9h 7m
    ₹400–3,126

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus bus
    9h 29m
    ₹1,188–3,011

  3. Drive 469.8 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Kadayanallurcar car 469.8 km
    7h 38m
    ₹5,308–7,667

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kadayanallurtaxi taxi 469.8 km
    7h 38m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Train, fly to Madurai

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    10h 52m
    ₹5,868–10,652

  6. Train via Virudhunagar

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Virudunagar Jntrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train 06029 / ...
    13h 2m
    ₹431–3,394

  7. 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
    4. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kadayanallurbus bus
    13h 5m

  8. Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    10h 36m
    ₹8,033–20,167

  9. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kadayanallurtrain train
    11h 15m
    ₹6,383–10,617

  10. Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    13h 56m
    ₹5,803–11,187

  11. Train, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus bus
    11h 26m
    ₹6,569–13,247

Puducherry to Kadayanallur by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kadayanallur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Idaikal via Madurai in around 9h 29m.

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