There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Thandalam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
best- Take the bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus FlixBus IN4315 / ...
3h 32m₹220–823Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain 16116 / ...
3h 33m₹720–1,995Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thandalamcar 141.7 km
2h 23m₹1,386–2,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thandalamtaxi 141.7 km
2h 23m₹3,200–3,900Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
5h₹755–2,235
Puducherry to Thandalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Kottakupam Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thandalam is 170 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam without a car is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹220 - ₹850.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Puducherry to Thandalam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thandalam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kottakupam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹220 - ₹850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thandalam, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakupam Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Thandalam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thandalam is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Puducherry to Thandalam.
There are 581+ hotels available in Thandalam.