There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Madukarai by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the taxi from Melmaruvathur to Madukaraitaxi
1h 25m₹1,190–2,779Drive 68.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Puducherry to Madukaraicar 68.1 km
1h 18m₹660–954Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Madurantakamtrain 16112 / ...
2h 28m₹749–1,892Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Madukaraitaxi 68.1 km
1h 18m₹1,400–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Melmaruvathurbus
2h 9m₹989–1,422
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Madukarai is to drive which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Madukarai is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Madukarai. However, there are services departing from Indira Gandhi Statue and arriving at Melmaruvathur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Madukarai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Madurantakam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Madukarai is 85 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Madukarai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Puducherry to Madukarai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Madukarai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Indira Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Madukarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Madukarai is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Madukarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Madurantakam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Melmaruvathur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–600 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Madurantakam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,800
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 Madukarai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Puducherry to Madukarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurantakam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Madukarai is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Puducherry to Madukarai.
There are 10+ hotels available in Madukarai.