There are 10 ways to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12662 / ...
9h 35m₹411–3,149Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
10h 30m₹994–2,470Drive 488.6 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Puducherrycar 488.6 km
7h 35m₹4,739–6,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Puducherrytaxi 488.6 km
7h 35m₹11,000–13,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
6h 13m₹12,910–30,443Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
12h 25mTrain via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16848 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16862
13h 38m₹442–3,360Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
7h 50m₹8,830–16,543Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 17m₹8,818–13,711Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 29m₹8,714–17,601
Tenkasi to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Puducherry is 537 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Puducherry is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Villupuram Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenkasi to Pondicherry via Madurai in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Tenkasi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Puducherry is 489 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Tenkasi to Puducherry.
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