There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus Puducherry - Kumbakonam
3h 47m₹664–1,665Train, line 16811 train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Swamimalaitrain 16811
5h 5m₹286–2,213Drive 134.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Swāmimalaicar 134.4 km
2h 19m₹1,505–2,174Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Swāmimalaitaxi 134.4 km
2h 19m₹2,100–2,600Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus
4h 37m₹355–978
Puducherry to Swāmimalai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹350 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Puducherry and Swāmimalai is 137 km. The road distance is 134.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train and line 16811 train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Swāmimalai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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 Swāmimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Puducherry to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Swāmimalai is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Swāmimalai.
There are 94+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.