There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Arumuganeritrain
10h 11m₹841–4,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchendurtrain 20605
14h 22m₹457–4,058Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
12h 23m₹1,416–3,587Drive 481.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kayalpattinamcar 481.9 km
7h 33m₹5,436–7,851Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kayalpattinamtaxi 481.9 km
7h 33m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane PNY - TCR
15h 12m₹10,652–33,398Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Tiruchendurbus
12h 30m₹855–3,702Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
6h 30m₹8,573–18,417
Puducherry to Kayalpattinam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kayalpattinam via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Tiruchendur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Arumuganeri via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kayalpattinam is 585 km. The road distance is 481.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kayalpattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 23m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹34,000 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kayalpattinam, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Kayalpattinam via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Arumuganeri in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Kayalpattinam via Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Stand, and Tiruchendur in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–33,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–33,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- 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
- 7h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Kayalpattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kayalpattinam is 482 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Puducherry to Kayalpattinam.
There are 64+ hotels available in Kayalpattinam.