There are 7 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
8h 14m₹1,747–3,520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Pondicherrytrain 16862
12h 26m₹1,273–3,550Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jntrain 12634 / ...
9h 10m₹1,353–4,100Drive 408.7 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Puducherrycar 408.7 km
6h 34m₹4,597–6,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Puducherrytaxi 408.7 km
6h 34m₹9,000–11,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
6h 53m₹12,375–31,811Bus via Kelaeral
- Take the bus from Kelaeral to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
10h 42m₹1,899–3,767
Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Puducherry is 457 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan station.
Vilathikulam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Vilathikulam to Pondicherry via FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Madurai in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–460
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kelaeral to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Vilathikulam to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Vilathikulam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Puducherry is 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Vilathikulam to Puducherry.
There are 1188+ hotels available in Puducherry.