There are 5 ways to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
2h 7m₹1,256–2,424Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2h 22m₹918–1,675Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
4h₹1,028–2,237Drive 88.8 km
- Drive from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherrycar 88.8 km
1h 30m₹995–1,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherrytaxi 88.8 km
1h 30m₹1,700–2,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Kattumannarkoil and Puducherry is 89 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kattumannarkoil, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kattumannarkoil to Puducherry.
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