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How to get fromPuducherry to Sivagiriby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Sivagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 29m
    ₹1,030–3,826

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Sivagiribus bus
    12h 55m
    ₹595–1,506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Sivagiribus bus
    8h 45m
    ₹1,148–2,861

  4. Drive  435.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Sivagiricar car 435.5 km
    7h
    ₹4,912–7,095

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sivagiritaxi taxi 435.5 km
    7h
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sivagiritaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    ₹10,473–20,717

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Sivagiribus bus
    9h 40m
    ₹1,391–2,787

  8. Train, fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Sivagiribus bus
    10h 19m
    ₹5,528–10,052

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sivagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Sivagiri via Madurai in around 8h 45m.

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