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How to get fromPuducherry to Needamangalamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Needamangalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Mayiladuthurai

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nidamangalamtrain train 16179 / ...
    5h 20m
    ₹296–2,263

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    7h 17m
    ₹257–1,654

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    5h 45m
    ₹495–1,820

  4. Drive  152.8 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Needamangalamcar car 152.8 km
    2h 36m
    ₹1,486–2,147

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Needamangalamtaxi taxi 152.8 km
    2h 36m
    ₹2,400–3,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train 16861
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Nidamangalamtrain train 17407
    5h 53m
    ₹288–2,255

Puducherry to Needamangalam by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Needamangalam, India?

You can take a train from Pondicherry to Nidamangalam via Mayiladuturai J in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Nine other operators also service this route.

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