There are 6 ways to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 06799 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 46m₹402–3,077Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 32m₹131–756Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 5m₹431–1,456Drive 142.2 km
- Drive from Alwarpet to Puducherrycar 142.2 km
2h 23m₹1,599–2,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alwarpet to Puducherrytaxi 142.2 km
2h 23m₹3,200–3,900Train
- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
4h 55m₹192–1,427
Alwarpet to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alwarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from TTK Road and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alwarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Teynampet and arriving at Pondicherry via Guindy, Tambaram and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Alwarpet and Puducherry is 191 km. The road distance is 142.2 km.
The best way to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry without a car is to train and line 06799 train which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry, including transfers.
Alwarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Alwarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Alwarpet to Puducherry is to train and line 06799 train which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Alwarpet, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a subway from Teynampet to Pondicherry via Guindy, Guindy, Tambaram, and Villupuram Jn in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Guindy to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alwarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Alwarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alwarpet to Puducherry is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Alwarpet to Puducherry.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.