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How to get fromPuducherry to Periyapalayamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Periyapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Gummidipunditrain train 17656
    5h 31m
    ₹697–2,149

  2. Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Red Hills Bus Terminus to Periapalayam Bus Standbus bus 57X
    5h 56m
    ₹211–883

  3. Drive  176.9 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Periyapalayamcar car 176.9 km
    2h 51m
    ₹1,723–2,489

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Periyapalayamtaxi taxi 176.9 km
    2h 51m
    ₹4,000–4,800

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Periapalayam Bus Standbus bus 57X
    7h 15m
    ₹403–966

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Peramburtrain train 17654
    2. Take the bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Standbus bus 57X
    7h 49m
    ₹296–2,330

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  • Distance: 264.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Gummidipundi 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Periapalayam Bus Stand via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills, and Red Hills Bus Terminus in around 5h 56m.

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