There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagarbus
6h 45m₹1,332–2,755Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottaitrain 16861
9h 45m₹633–2,565Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 12631 / ...
7h 22m₹781–3,377Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kariapatticar 358.5 km
5h 32m₹4,093–5,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kariapattitaxi 358.5 km
5h 32m₹4,800–6,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
7h 42m₹8,702–30,848Bus 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 Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
5h 55m₹5,623–10,367
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 45m.
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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kariapatti. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kariapatti is 421 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kariapatti is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹31,000 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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kariapatti via Vridhachalam Jn and Virudunagar Jn in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–30,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–31,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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 Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Pondicherry to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kariapatti is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Kariapatti.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kariapatti.