There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Ambedkar Nagarbus 121A
4h 9m₹631–2,055Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
4h 39m₹150–807Line 17643 train, train, line 06722 train, line 06727 train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain
4h 50m₹490–3,876Drive 157.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagarcar 157.2 km
2h 32m₹1,775–2,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagartaxi 157.2 km
2h 32m₹3,500–4,300Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain 17651 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
5h 3m₹389–3,060
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur which costs ₹150 - ₹850 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ambedkar Nagar via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Villivakkam via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thirumalai nagar is 196 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can line 17643 train and train and line 06722 train and line 06727 train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thirumalai nagar, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thirumalai nagar via Koyembedu, Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam, and Ambedkar Nagar in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Thirumalai nagar via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram, Chennai Park, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Villivakkam in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Ambedkar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–35
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–19
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹30–35
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Thirumalai nagar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Thirumalai nagar.
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