There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Kolathur by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Kumarapalayambus
6h 23m₹1,550–4,002Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
7h 8m₹1,064–2,725Train, taxi via Salem
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
6h 36m₹1,162–3,561Drive 304.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kolathurcar 304.7 km
4h 35m₹3,426–4,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kolathurtaxi 304.7 km
4h 35m₹5,000–6,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Erodebus
- Take the taxi from Erode to Kolathurtaxi
6h 26m₹1,950–5,102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kolathur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kumarapalayam via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kolathur is 304 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kolathur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kolathur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kolathur is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Puducherry to Kolathur.
There are three+ hotels available in Kolathur.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kolathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Kolathur via Villupuram, Villupuram, and Kumarapalayam in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pondicherry to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Villupuram to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Villupuram to Kumarapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–6,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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