There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
5h 20m₹1,564–3,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
7h 51m₹714–2,442Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain
6h 2m₹761–3,797Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kanadukathancar 253.6 km
4h 7m₹2,861–4,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kanadukathantaxi 253.6 km
4h 7m₹4,900–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane PNY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain
9h 48m₹7,722–27,418
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kanadukathan. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kanadukathan. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tirumayam via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kanadukathan is 328 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kanadukathan bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kanadukathan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kanadukathan is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kanadukathan, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kanadukathan via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Tirumayam in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Kanadukathan bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Puducherry to Kanadukathan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kanadukathan is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Puducherry to Kanadukathan.
There are 64+ hotels available in Kanadukathan.