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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai to Puducherry

Composite routes from Chennai to Puducherry

Cheapest
2 h 30 min
Car
150 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 47m
Once daily
$5.83
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Train operators
Found: 1
Indian Railways
Website
Indian Railways
Website
4h 5m
3 times a day
$2.29–$30.57
14646
14646
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 2
SETC
Website
Parveen Travels
Website
SETC
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$2.17–$5.60
9513948001
9513948001
[email protected]
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Parveen Travels
Website
3h 10m
Once daily
$6.11–$8.92
18001020999
18001020999
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry is to bus which costs $1.85 - $7.61 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Puducherry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai- PT and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Puducherry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Chennai to Puducherry?

The distance between Chennai and Puducherry is 168 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Puducherry without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $1.85 - $7.61 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Puducherry?

The bus from Chennai- PT to Puducherry takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Puducherry bus from?

Chennai to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai- PT station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Puducherry train from?

Chennai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Puducherry?

The best way to get from Chennai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $1.85 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.96 - $26.09 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Chennai to Puducherry bus arrive?

Chennai to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.

Where does the Chennai to Puducherry train arrive?

Chennai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Puducherry?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Puducherry is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Chennai to Puducherry.

Where can I stay near Puducherry?

There are 995+ hotels available in Puducherry. Prices start at $12.21 per night.

Can I share a ride from Chennai to Puducherry?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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