There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Cuddalorebus
51 min₹159–772Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16861
1h 39m₹256–1,194Drive 30.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuramcar 30.1 km
33 min₹344–496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuramtaxi 30.1 km
33 min₹420–550
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹800 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ₹340 - ₹500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Cuddalore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thiruvanthipuram is 30 km. The road distance is 30.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs ₹150 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram is to bus which takes 51 min and costs ₹150 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹1,200 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thiruvanthipuram, India?
SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹18–600 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹18–600
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- ₹420–550
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 Thiruvanthipuram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Cuddalore station.
Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram is 30 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram.
There are 934+ hotels available in Thiruvanthipuram.