There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Punalūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
12h 30m₹426–3,318Bus
- Take the bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalurbus
12h 47m₹1,052–2,844Drive 543.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Punalūrcar 543.1 km
8h 29m₹5,264–7,603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Punalūrtaxi 543.1 km
8h 29m₹9,000–11,000Train 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 Punalūrtaxi
8h 4m₹8,773–15,217Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus
14h 10mFly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain
12h 7m₹11,792–31,748Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Punalurtrain
12h 9m₹8,443–17,467Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain
10h 45m₹7,713–17,767
Puducherry to Punalūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Punalūr is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Punalūr is to train and fly and taxi which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Indira Gandhi Statue and arriving at Punalur via Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Punalur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Puducherry and Punalūr is 594 km. The road distance is 543.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Punalūr without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Puducherry to Punalūr, including transfers.
Puducherry to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Indira Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Punalūr is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Punalur via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Punalur via Tindivanam Bypass in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 Tuti Melur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Indira Gandhi Statue to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,900
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Jjj Transport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Jjj Transport
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Website
- MNT Mutharamman Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- MNT Mutharamman Travels
- Website
- Sv Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sv Travels
- Phone
- +91 8903 881518
- [email protected]
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- YKT Travels
- Website
- Monica Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Monica Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–11,000
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 Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tindivanam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Punalūr is 543 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Puducherry to Punalūr.
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