There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ambaturaitrain 12637
- Take the taxi from Ambaturai to Periyakulamtaxi
6h 25m₹880–3,226Train, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
9h 1mDrive 360.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Periyakulamcar 360.9 km
5h 32m₹4,057–5,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Periyakulamtaxi 360.9 km
5h 32m₹4,500–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536
9h 35m₹1,064–4,379Train, bus via Madurai
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus
11h 36mBus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam is to train and taxi which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand via Melmaruvathur and FlixBus Tindivanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Puducherry and Periyakulam is 374 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Periyakulam is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Periyakulam.
There are 561+ hotels available in Periyakulam.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Periyakulam, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand via Melmaruvathur, TIndivanam, and FlixBus Tindivanam in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ambaturai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–5,500
Friends Track
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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