There are 5 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 16111 train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
4h 3m₹292–2,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherrytrain 16858 / ...
4h 20m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 10mDrive 200.6 km
- Drive from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherrycar 200.6 km
3h 4m₹1,951–2,818Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherrytaxi 200.6 km
3h 4m₹3,900–4,700
Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tiruchirappalli and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Tiruchirappalli and Puducherry is 216 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry without a car is to train and line 16111 train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Tiruchirappalli station.
Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry is to train and line 16111 train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Jjj Transport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Jjj Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Tiruchirappalli to Puducherry.
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