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How to get fromPuducherry to Nilambūrby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Nilambūr by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Pondicherry, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane PNY - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    ₹12,352–23,598

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Shoranur Jntrain train 16855 / ...
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain train 16326 / ...
    13h 22m
    ₹617–3,418

  3. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palakkad to Perinthalmannabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus bus
    14h 36m
    ₹810–4,438

  4. Drive  507.7 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Nilambūrcar car 507.7 km
    7h 42m
    ₹4,925–7,113

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Nilambūrtaxi taxi 507.7 km
    7h 42m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    ₹7,273–12,117

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mysorebus bus Puducherry - Mysore
    2. Take the bus from Mysore to Nilamburbus bus
    16h 20m
    ₹692–1,635

Puducherry to Nilambūr by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Pondicherry to Nilambūr via Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Nilambur via Salem, Salem, Palakkad, and Perinthalmanna in around 14h 36m.

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