There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Vallam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
4h 28m₹542–1,878Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus 531Mud
4h 43m₹539–985Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vallamcar 178.3 km
2h 59m₹1,934–2,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vallamtaxi 178.3 km
2h 59m₹3,100–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
The distance between Puducherry and Vallam is 242 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vallam without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Puducherry to Vallam, including transfers.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vallam is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vallam is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Puducherry to Vallam.
There are 79+ hotels available in Vallam.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–600 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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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