There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampattitrain
5h 49m₹871–3,827Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valyampattitrain 16867
6h 27m₹771–2,927Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Valyampattitrain 16867
7h 23m₹984–4,641Drive 267.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kulithalaicar 267.9 km
4h 10m₹3,000–4,332Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kulithalaitaxi 267.9 km
4h 10m₹5,000–6,500Fly from Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane PNY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampattitrain
8h 50m₹7,832–27,448Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melur Bypassbus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Thuvarankuruchi - Bypass to Kulithalaitaxi
8h 7m₹2,171–3,393Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampattitrain
7h 48m₹6,253–10,967
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 27m.
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 Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kulithalai is 282 km. The road distance is 267.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kulithalai is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Puducherry to Kulithalai.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kulithalai, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Kulithalai via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Valyampatti in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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 Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,100
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- 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
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- 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
- 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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