There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagarbus
6h 46m₹1,332–2,755Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottaitrain 16861
9h 28m₹633–2,565Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tirumangalamtrain 12693 / ...
7h 14m₹800–3,276Drive 360.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kariapatticar 360.9 km
5h 32m₹4,057–5,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kariapattitaxi 360.9 km
5h 32m₹4,800–6,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
7h 42m₹10,702–29,848Bus via Main Ring Road
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Main Ring Roadbus
6h 55m₹1,571–2,675Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 4m₹6,320–12,026
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kariapatti. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Viruthunagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kariapatti. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tirumangalam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kariapatti is 421 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kariapatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kariapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kariapatti, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,300 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tirumangalam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- 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, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
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
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tirumangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Main Ring Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Kariapatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Viruthunagar station.
Puducherry to Kariapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirumangalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kariapatti is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Kariapatti.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kariapatti.