There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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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₹871–3,827Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Valyampattitrain 16847
8h 57m₹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 267.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kulithalaicar 267.9 km
4h 10m₹3,032–4,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kulithalaitaxi 267.9 km
4h 10m₹5,000–6,500Train, fly
- 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 43m₹6,753–10,467Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valyampattitrain 16867
6h 27m₹771–2,927
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kulithalai is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 57m.
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 Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- 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 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
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 Thanjavur to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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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