There are 10 ways to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Andipattitrain
8h 28m₹851–4,227Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karurtrain 16857
- Take the train from Karur to Tenitrain 20601
10h 18m₹825–3,679Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536
9h 33m₹1,064–4,379Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Periyakulamcar 358.5 km
5h 32m₹4,013–5,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Periyakulamtaxi 358.5 km
5h 32m₹4,500–5,500Fly Pondicherry to Madurai, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain
9h₹10,287–20,783Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleumbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
11h 56mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Periyakulamtaxi
8h 31m₹8,873–15,217Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus
9h 54m₹5,933–10,217Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain
9h 33m₹5,708–10,802
Puducherry to Periyakulam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 18m.
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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Andipatti via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Periyakulam is 449 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Periyakulam is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Periyakulam, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Periyakulam via Vridhachalam Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Andipatti in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand via Melmaruvathur, TIndivanam, and FlixBus Tindivanam in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pondicherry to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–5,500
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Puducherry to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Periyakulam is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Periyakulam.
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