There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain 06407
6h 55m₹312–2,411Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Mettur RSbus
8h 17m₹930–3,329Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Mettūr Damcar 260.1 km
3h 57m₹2,937–4,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Mettūr Damtaxi 260.1 km
3h 57m₹5,000–6,500
Puducherry to Mettūr Dam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Mettur RS via Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Metur Dam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Mettūr Dam is 272 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Mettūr Dam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Mettūr Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Mettūr Dam, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Metur Dam via Salem Jn in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Mettūr Dam via Melmaruvathur, Melmaruvathur, and Mettur RS in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Mettur RS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹440–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Mettūr Dam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Puducherry to Mettūr Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Mettūr Dam is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Puducherry to Mettūr Dam.
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