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How to get fromPuducherry to Vallamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Vallam by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    4h 11m
    ₹745–1,310

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    6h
    ₹497–1,124

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain train 16861
    4h 42m
    ₹542–1,878

  4. Drive  178.3 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Vallamcar car 178.3 km
    2h 59m
    ₹1,735–2,506

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vallamtaxi taxi 178.3 km
    2h 59m
    ₹3,100–3,700

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  • Distance: 178.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?

Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thanjavur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 32m.

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