There are 6 ways to get from Thenmala to Puducherry by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
6h 17m₹11,646–22,949Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenmalai to Villupuram Jntrain 16102
11h 57m₹425–3,247Bus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
12h 32m₹1,039–2,517Drive 513.1 km
- Drive from Thenmala to Puducherrycar 513.1 km
8h 22m₹5,507–7,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Puducherrytaxi 513.1 km
8h 22m₹8,000–9,500Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
7h 10m₹7,066–16,049
Thenmala to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thenmala to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Thenmala to Puducherry is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thenmala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thenmala and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thenmala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Thenmala and Puducherry is 591 km. The road distance is 513.1 km.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Thenmala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Thenmala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Thenmala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Puducherry is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenmala to Pondicherry via Madurai in around 12h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- 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 Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thenmala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Thenmala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thenmala to Puducherry is 513 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Thenmala to Puducherry.
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