There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Thandalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
3h 37m₹820–2,826Bus
cheapest- 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 IN4312 / ...
3h 54m₹220–823Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thandalamcar 141.7 km
2h 23m₹1,593–2,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thandalamtaxi 141.7 km
2h 23m₹3,200–3,900Bus via Pondicherry Bus stand
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Maduravoyalbus
5h 6m₹485–2,190
Puducherry to Thandalam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
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 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thandalam is 194 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thandalam is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thandalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, 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 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Maduravoyal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.
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