There are 7 ways to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 07436
7h 23m₹352–2,809Bus
- Take the bus from Mellur to Trichy Central Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
9h 29m₹1,613–3,626Drive 321.5 km
- Drive from Pudukkottai to Kātpādicar 321.5 km
4h 47m₹3,627–5,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pudukkottai to Kātpāditaxi 321.5 km
4h 47m₹7,500–9,500Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Pudukkottai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 8m₹8,120–13,389Train
- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06126 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Katpadi Jntrain 16780 / ...
11h 40m₹376–2,968Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 3m₹6,386–10,668
Pudukkottai to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Mellur and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Pudukkottai and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Pudukkottai and Kātpādi is 392 km. The road distance is 321.5 km.
The best way to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Pudukkottai to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Mellur station.
Pudukkottai to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pudukkottai station.
The best way to get from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Pudukkottai, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Pudukkottai to Katpadi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pudukkottai to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Mellur, Trichy Central Bus Stand, Tiruchchirapali, Ponmlai Gld Rck, and Tiruchirapalli in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pudukkottai to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Mellur to Trichy Central Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Pudukkottai to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Trichy Central Bus Stand station.
Pudukkottai to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pudukkottai to Kātpādi is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pudukkottai to Kātpādi.
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