There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Mandapam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
9h 16m₹1,258–3,081Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Manamadurai Jntrain 16861
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain 06651 / ...
10h 52m₹406–3,112Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
9h 54m₹580–4,626Drive 361.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Mandapamcar 361.8 km
5h 50m₹4,059–5,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Mandapamtaxi 361.8 km
5h 50m₹4,800–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
12h 37m₹11,437–30,633Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
15h 47m₹477–3,304
Puducherry to Mandapam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam is to bus and train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Mandapam Camp via Villupuram Jn, Vridhachalam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Puducherry and Mandapam is 493 km. The road distance is 361.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Puducherry to Mandapam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,700 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Mandapam via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Mandapam Camp via Villupuram Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Manamadurai Jn in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Pondicherry to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Mandapam is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Puducherry to Mandapam.
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