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How to get fromPuducherry to Thenmalaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Thenmala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalurbus bus
    8h 30m
    ₹1,026–2,843

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalaitrain train 16101
    11h 4m
    ₹420–3,226

  3. Drive 524.3 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Thenmalacar car 524.3 km
    8h 9m
    ₹5,881–8,495

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thenmalataxi taxi 524.3 km
    8h 9m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane PNY - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus bus
    9h 6m
    ₹10,727–20,938

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus bus
    16h 40m
    ₹505–1,126

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus bus
    8h 13m
    ₹6,345–13,116

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹8,510–21,476

Puducherry to Thenmala by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thenmala, India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Thenmala via Tindivanam Bypass and Punalur in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 29m.

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