There are 5 ways to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Ariyalūr
best- Take the train from Ariyalur to Pondicherrytrain 16858
3h 56m₹1,081–2,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
5h 6m₹911–2,187Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111 / ...
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
4h 21m₹1,410–3,367Drive 133.6 km
- Drive from V.Kalathur to Puducherrycar 133.6 km
2h 9m₹1,511–2,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from V.Kalathur to Puducherrytaxi 133.6 km
2h 9m₹2,600–3,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from V.Kalathur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from V.Kalathur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ariyalur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between V.Kalathur and Puducherry is 186 km. The road distance is 133.6 km.
The best way to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry without a car is to train via Ariyalūr which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry, including transfers.
V.Kalathur to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass station.
V.Kalathur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ariyalur station.
The best way to get from V.Kalathur to Puducherry is to train via Ariyalūr which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between V.Kalathur, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ariyalur to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from V.Kalathur to Pondicherry via FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass, FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass, and Villupuram in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ariyalur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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Booking & Getting There
V.Kalathur to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass station.
V.Kalathur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between V.Kalathur to Puducherry is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from V.Kalathur to Puducherry.
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