There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Papanasam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Papanasamtrain 06017 / ...
5h 2m₹286–2,213Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
7h 15m₹257–1,604Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 43m₹495–1,770Drive 142.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Papanasamcar 142.1 km
2h 28m₹1,595–2,304Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Papanasamtaxi 142.1 km
2h 28m₹2,300–2,800
Puducherry to Papanasam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹250 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Papanasam via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Puducherry and Papanasam is 206 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Puducherry to Papanasam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Papanasam bus services, operated by Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Papanasam is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Papanasam via Mayiladuturai J in around 5h 2m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Sri Mvt Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Mvt Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Aruna Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aruna Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91 89037 93280
- [email protected]
- Website
- Venky Bus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Venky Bus
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Papanasam bus services, operated by Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J 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 138+ hotels available in Papanasam.