There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
6h 26m₹350–2,726Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Periyar Bus Standbus
6h 34m₹1,100–3,402Drive 329.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Meenakshi Templecar 329.7 km
5h 2m₹3,717–5,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Meenakshi Templetaxi 329.7 km
5h 2m₹4,400–5,500Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
9h 11m₹10,287–29,333Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 21mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
7h 33m₹5,905–11,511
Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Periyar Bus Stand via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Madurai Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Puducherry and Meenakshi Temple is 373 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Meenakshi Temple via Villupuram and Periyar Bus Stand in around 6h 34m.
- 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, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Puducherry to Meenakshi Temple.
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