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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalurbus bus
    8h 20m
    ₹1,018–2,838

  2. Bus via Madurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Punalurbus bus
    18h 36m
    ₹550–1,236

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Auvaneswsaremtrain train 16101
    12h 26m
    ₹600–3,536

  4. Drive 557.7 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Pathanapuramcar car 557.7 km
    8h 39m
    ₹6,272–9,060

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Pathanapuramtaxi taxi 557.7 km
    8h 39m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Fly from Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane PNY - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Pathanapurambus bus
    9h 58m
    ₹11,762–20,978

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Pathanapurambus bus
    9h 5m
    ₹6,380–13,156

Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 593.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Pathanapuram via Tindivanam Bypass and Punalur in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Auvaneswsarem once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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