There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Kātpādi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn11006 / ...
3h 55m₹180–1,400Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Vellore - New Bus StandFlixBus IN5270
4h 17m₹685–1,312Drive 160.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kātpādi160.1 km
2h 29m₹1,683–2,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kātpādi160.1 km
2h 29m₹4,000–4,800
Puducherry to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kātpādi is 199 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kātpādi without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Puducherry to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kātpādi is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 17m.
Puducherry to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kātpādi is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Puducherry to Kātpādi.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–900 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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Train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Vellore - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
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