There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Manamelkuditaxi
6h 26m₹2,364–4,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Peravuranitrain 20683
7h 5m₹1,066–3,444Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Peravuranitrain 20683
6h 59m₹1,070–3,426Drive 245 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Manamelkudicar 245 km
3h 59m₹2,773–4,005Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Manamelkuditaxi 245 km
3h 59m₹4,200–5,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Peravuranitrain
8h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi is to train via Villupuram which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Manamelkudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Peravurani via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Puducherry and Manamelkudi is 383 km. The road distance is 245 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
Puducherry to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Peravurani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Manamelkudi is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Puducherry to Manamelkudi.
There are one+ hotels available in Manamelkudi.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Manamelkudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Peravurani 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Peravurani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Peravurani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Peravurani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–5,000
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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