There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Valyampattitrain 16867
6h 2m₹770–2,976Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Valyampattitrain 16847
9h 5m₹747–2,354Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melur Bypassbus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Thuvarankuruchi - Bypass to Kulithalaitaxi
8h 7m₹2,171–3,393Drive 270.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kulithalaicar 270.2 km
4h 10m₹3,039–4,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kulithalaitaxi 270.2 km
4h 10m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kulithalai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Valyampatti via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kulithalai is 282 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
Puducherry to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valyampatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kulithalai is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Puducherry to Kulithalai.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kulithalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Valyampatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Thanjavur to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–6,500
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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