There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Vallam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
4h 28m₹542–1,878Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
6h₹497–1,124Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
4h 41m₹787–1,805Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vallamcar 178.3 km
2h 59m₹2,001–2,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vallamtaxi 178.3 km
2h 59m₹3,100–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹490 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Vallam is 242 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vallam without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Puducherry to Vallam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Vallam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹314–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹314–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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 Vallam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vallam is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Puducherry to Vallam.
There are 91+ hotels available in Vallam.