What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹250 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Poondi?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Poondi?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kudikadu via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Poondi?

The distance between Puducherry and Poondi is 242 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Poondi without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Poondi?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Puducherry to Poondi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Poondi bus from?

Puducherry to Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Poondi train from?

Puducherry to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Poondi?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Poondi is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Puducherry to Poondi bus arrive?

Puducherry to Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.

Where does the Puducherry to Poondi train arrive?

Puducherry to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Poondi?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Poondi is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Puducherry to Poondi.

Where can I stay near Poondi?

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Puducherry to Poondi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Poondi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
5h 28m
₹302–2,358
Bus via Puducherry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
7h 5m
₹257–1,604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
6h 3m
₹537–2,265
Drive 160.7 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Poondicar 160.7 km
2h 46m
₹1,803–2,604
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Poonditaxi 160.7 km
2h 46m
₹2,800–3,400

Puducherry to Poondi by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹314–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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