There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Ettimadai Junctionbus
6h 30m₹820–1,890Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Podanur Jntrain 16855
8h 43m₹513–2,232Drive 382.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Madukkaraicar 382.2 km
5h 27m₹4,279–6,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Madukkaraitaxi 382.2 km
5h 27m₹8,500–10,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane PNY - CJB
8h 10m₹10,802–19,998Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Kondalampattibus
- Take the bus from Salem to Madhukkaraibus
7h 43m₹2,120–5,502Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
5h 49m₹5,723–13,017
Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Madukkarai. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Ettimadai Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Madukkarai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Puducherry and Madukkarai is 409 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Madukkarai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Madukkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Madukkarai is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Madukkarai, Tamil Nādu, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Ettimadai Junction once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Podanur Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Ettimadai Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Villupuram to Kondalampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹370–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Madhukkarai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–10,000
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 Madukkarai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Ettimadai Junction station.
Puducherry to Madukkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Madukkarai is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Puducherry to Madukkarai.
There are 350+ hotels available in Madukkarai.