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_A/C Seater / Sleeper
4h 45m₹981–1,601Train
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₹1,628–2,351Taxi
- 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 ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Puducherry to Thiruvarur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thiruvarur bus services, operated by Tranzking 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 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,600. 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?
Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m. 12 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
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- King Luxuries
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- King Luxuries
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- 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 Tranzking 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 38+ hotels available in Thiruvarur.












