There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Manali by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain 16116
- Take the subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metrosubway Corridor-1
4h 56m₹227–1,417Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedubus 121A
6h 3m₹135–513Drive 161.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Manalicar 161.6 km
2h 38m₹1,718–2,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Manalitaxi 161.6 km
2h 38m₹3,600–4,400Train, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain 17643 / ...
- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Government Schoolbus 121A
6h 27m₹216–1,474Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5120
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus 121A
7h 4m₹321–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Manali is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹550 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Manali is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Manali. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via C.B.M.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Puducherry and Manali is 228 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Manali without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Puducherry to Manali, including transfers.
Puducherry to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Manali is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Puducherry to Manali.
There are 813+ hotels available in Manali.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Avurikollaimedu via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and C.B.M.T. in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
- standard fare
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–420
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–100
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from Thirumangalam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–80
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹19–27
- Deluxe Service
- ₹27–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–80
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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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