There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Villupuram
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kulitalaitrain 16159
5h 54m₹760–2,976Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Namakkalbus
7h 9mDrive 224.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thottiyamcar 224.4 km
3h 28m₹2,538–3,667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thottiyamtaxi 224.4 km
3h 28m₹4,300–5,500Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Thottiyamtaxi
6h 34m₹7,073–10,017Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Lalapettrain 16811
6h 24m₹856–3,068Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Lalapettrain 16811
10h₹837–2,504
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam is to bus and train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thottiyam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Namakkal via Villupuram and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thottiyam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kulitalai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thottiyam is 269 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thottiyam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thottiyam is to train via Villupuram which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thottiyam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kulitalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thottiyam via Villupuram, Villupuram, Salem, and Namakkal in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kulitalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Lalapet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Lalapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–5,500
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
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Thottiyam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Thottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thottiyam is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Puducherry to Thottiyam.
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