There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Sivagangatrain 20681 / ...
7h 9m₹891–3,377Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Sivagangatrain 16861
8h 56m₹809–2,655Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Paramakudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 20mDrive 317.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kodikkaraicar 317.5 km
5h 7m₹3,556–5,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kodikkaraitaxi 317.5 km
5h 7m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kodikkarai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Paramakudi via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kodikkarai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Sivaganga via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kodikkarai is 383 km. The road distance is 317.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kodikkarai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Kodikkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kodikkarai is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kodikkarai, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Kodikkarai via Vridhachalam Jn and Sivaganga in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Kodikkarai via Tiruchirappalli and Paramakudi in around 9h 20m.
- 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 Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Pondicherry to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Kodikkarai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Puducherry to Kodikkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kodikkarai is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Puducherry to Kodikkarai.
There are two+ hotels available in Kodikkarai.






