There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
5h 2m₹1,124–2,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
7h 51m₹563–2,232Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20681
6h 15m₹631–2,957Drive 265.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Pillayarpatticar 265.6 km
4h 22m₹2,973–4,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Pillayarpattitaxi 265.6 km
4h 22m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Devakottai Road via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Puducherry and Pillayarpatti is 312 km. The road distance is 265.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Puducherry to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Pillayarpatti via Vridhachalam Jn and Devakottai Road in around 6h 15m.
- 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 Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Puducherry to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Pillayarpatti is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Puducherry to Pillayarpatti.
There are 43+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.









