There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Papanasam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Cuddalorebus
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasamtrain 20605 / ...
3h 56m₹169–1,802Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
6h 22m₹537–2,265Drive 142.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Papanasamcar 142.1 km
2h 28m₹1,599–2,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Papanasamtaxi 142.1 km
2h 28m₹2,300–2,800Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Papanasamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 12m₹280–2,226Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Papanasamtrain 06415 / ...
5h 16m₹286–2,213
Puducherry to Papanasam by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to bus and train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Papanasam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Puducherry and Papanasam is 149 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Puducherry to Papanasam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Papanasam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Papanasam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹18–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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 Papanasam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Papanasam is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Puducherry to Papanasam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Papanasam.