There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi by bus, taxi, train, or car
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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 Villupuram Jn to Arantangitrain 20683
7h 21m₹1,080–3,476Drive 245 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Manamelkudicar 245 km
3h 59m₹2,754–3,978Taxi
- 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 Ayinguditrain
9h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Manamelkudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 21m.
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 Arantangi via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
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 Arantangi 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 Arantangi 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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