There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Thenmala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101
11h 4m₹420–3,226Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
12h 57m₹1,064–2,486Drive 524.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thenmalacar 524.3 km
8h 10m₹5,630–8,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thenmalataxi 524.3 km
8h 10m₹8,000–10,000Fly from Pondicherry, taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Thenmalataxi
6h 47m₹11,552–22,998Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Thenmalataxi
6h 36m₹6,973–16,017
Puducherry to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thenmala via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tenmalai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thenmala is 573 km. The road distance is 524.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Puducherry to Thenmala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thenmala is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thenmala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thenmala via Madurai Mattuthavani in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–10,000
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
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thenmala is 524 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Puducherry to Thenmala.
There are 19+ hotels available in Thenmala.