There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Mandapam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Mandapamtrain 22661
8h 15m₹541–3,177Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Mandapamtrain 16751 / ...
12h₹517–2,604Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
9h 16m₹1,258–3,081Drive 361.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Mandapamcar 361.8 km
5h 50m₹4,030–5,822Taxi
- 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 Mandapamtrain
12h 8m₹10,607–30,833Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Mandapamtrain 16751 / ...
10h 20m₹566–3,363
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h.
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 via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Puducherry and Mandapam is 468 km. The road distance is 361.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mandapam is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Mandapam via Vridhachalam Jn and Mandapam in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Mandapam via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thanjavur to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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