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How to get fromSwāmimalai to Puducherryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2h 52m
    ₹603–1,087

  2. Bus via Puducherry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus bus
    4h 22m
    ₹358–993

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    4h 53m
    ₹431–1,708

  4. Drive  135.4 km

    1. Drive from Swāmimalai to Puducherrycar car 135.4 km
    2h 15m
    ₹1,316–1,901

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swāmimalai to Puducherrytaxi taxi 135.4 km
    2h 15m
    ₹2,200–2,700

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  • Distance: 138.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Swāmimalai, India and Puducherry, India?

Sooriyan Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 45m. 15 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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