There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
4h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
5h 26m₹278–2,255Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16861
4h 48m₹286–2,213Drive 145.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thiruvarurcar 145.4 km
2h 27m₹1,413–2,041Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thiruvarurtaxi 145.4 km
2h 27m₹2,300–2,800
Puducherry to Thiruvarur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thiruvarur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thiruvarur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thiruvarur Jn via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thiruvarur is 190 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thiruvarur bus services, operated by Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Thiruvarur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Mayiladuthurai, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thiruvarur, India?
Thajudeen Yasmin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Website
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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 Thiruvarur bus services, operated by Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Puducherry to Thiruvarur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thiruvarur is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Puducherry to Thiruvarur.
There are 40+ hotels available in Thiruvarur.








