There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus Puducherry - Kumbakonam
4h 14m₹1,114–2,215Train via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Mannarguditrain 16179 / ...
6h 18m₹296–2,363Drive 166.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Mannargudicar 166.4 km
2h 49m₹1,866–2,695Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Mannarguditaxi 166.4 km
2h 49m₹2,600–3,200Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Mannarguditrain 17407
6h 53m₹298–2,355
Puducherry to Mannargudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi is to train via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Mannargudi. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Mannargudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Mannargudi via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Puducherry and Mannargudi is 167 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Mannargudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Mannargudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mannargudi is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train via Mayiladuthurai, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Mannargudi, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Mannargudi via Mayiladuturai J in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Mannargudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Mannargudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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 Mannargudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Puducherry to Mannargudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Mannargudi is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Puducherry to Mannargudi.
There are seven+ hotels available in Mannargudi.