There are 4 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
4h 22mTrain, line 16111 train
cheapest- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
4h 33m₹286–2,216Drive 183.5 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Puducherrycar 183.5 km
2h 53m₹2,059–2,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Puducherrytaxi 183.5 km
2h 53m₹3,800–4,600
Vazhapadi to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry is to train and line 16111 train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Vazhapadi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Puducherry is 242 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Vazhapadi to Puducherry bus services, operated by ARS Travels, depart from Salem station.
Vazhapadi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train and line 16111 train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Puducherry, India?
ARS Travels operates a bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 2 hours, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 63742 92677
- [email protected]
- Website
- ARS Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ARS Travels
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Mg Roadlines
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mg Roadlines
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vazhapadi to Puducherry bus services, operated by ARS Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Vazhapadi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Puducherry is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Vazhapadi to Puducherry.
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