There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Thenmala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenmalaitrain 16101
11h 28m₹416–3,218Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
12h 29m₹1,058–2,481Drive 521.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thenmalacar 521.9 km
8h 9m₹5,902–8,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thenmalataxi 521.9 km
8h 9m₹9,000–11,000Fly from Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
9h 6m₹12,727–25,938Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
16h 40m₹505–1,126Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
8h 4m₹6,648–14,957
Puducherry to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thenmala via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tenmalai via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thenmala is 573 km. The road distance is 521.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Puducherry to Thenmala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 29m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tenmalai via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thenmala via Madurai Mattuthavani in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Thenmala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thenmala is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Puducherry to Thenmala.
There are 21+ hotels available in Thenmala.









