There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h 3m₹1,191–2,365Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 38m₹904–1,630Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 41m₹1,002–2,261Drive 87.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kollimalaicar 87.4 km
1h 36m₹988–1,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kollimalaitaxi 87.4 km
1h 36m₹1,700–2,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kollimalai. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kollimalai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kollimalai is 89 km. The road distance is 87.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kollimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Kollimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kollimalai is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kollimalai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹387–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
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 Kollimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Puducherry to Kollimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kollimalai is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Puducherry to Kollimalai.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kollimalai.