There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus Puducherry - Kumbakonam
3h 52m₹754–1,775Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
4h 41m₹436–2,363Drive 119.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovilcar 119.8 km
2h 8m₹1,339–1,934Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sūryanārkoviltaxi 119.8 km
2h 8m₹1,900–2,400Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus
4h 42m₹455–1,088
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aduturai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sūryanārkovil is 143 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sūryanārkovil, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- 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
- 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 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Sūryanārkovil bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Puducherry to Sūryanārkovil.
There are 107+ hotels available in Sūryanārkovil.