There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Punalūr by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalurbus
12h 12m₹1,053–2,848Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
12h 30m₹426–3,318Drive 543.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Punalūrcar 543.1 km
8h 29m₹6,067–8,763Taxi
- 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 9m₹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
13h 50mFly 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₹13,792–33,748Train 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₹7,943–18,467Train 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 55m₹7,713–18,767
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 9m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus stand and arriving at Punalur via Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
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 593 km. The road distance is 543.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Punalūr without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Puducherry to Punalūr, including transfers.
Puducherry to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus stand 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 bus which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Punalur via Tindivanam Bypass in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Punalur via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- 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 Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Holiday Appeal Private Limited
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and 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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