There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 16116 train, train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain 16116 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain 22153
4h 32m₹280–2,226Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 42m₹1,463–3,048Drive 185.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vazhapadicar 185.9 km
2h 54m₹2,086–3,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vazhapaditaxi 185.9 km
2h 54m₹3,900–4,700
Puducherry to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi is to line 16116 train and train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Puducherry and Vazhapadi is 199 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi without a car is to line 16116 train and train which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by No 1 Air Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vazhapadi is to line 16116 train and train which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Valappadi G Hlt via Villupuram Jn in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, No 1 Air Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem every 2 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by No 1 Air Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Puducherry to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vazhapadi is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Puducherry to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.



















