There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Vilathikulam by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train, taxi via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Vilathikulamtaxi
8h 28m₹1,481–4,377Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
12h 53m₹1,305–2,296Drive 407.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vilathikulamcar 407.7 km
6h 37m₹4,557–6,582Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vilathikulamtaxi 407.7 km
6h 37m₹9,000–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Vilathikulamtaxi
6h 56m₹8,673–18,117Train, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kovilpattitrain 16861
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Vilathikulamtaxi
11h 31m₹1,409–3,729Fly Pondicherry to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Vilathikulamtaxi
12h 6m₹11,527–23,833
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vilathikulam is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vilathikulam is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Vilathikulam. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Puducherry and Vilathikulam is 507 km. The road distance is 407.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vilathikulam without a car is to train and taxi via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Puducherry to Vilathikulam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Vilathikulam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Vilathikulam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vilathikulam is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Puducherry to Vilathikulam.
There are 14+ hotels available in Vilathikulam.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vilathikulam, India?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Vilathikulam via Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–11,000
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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