There are 6 ways to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 3m₹621–2,125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 8m₹142–727Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
4h 49m₹192–1,427Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Anna Nagar to Puducherrycar 151.6 km
2h 32m₹1,705–2,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna Nagar to Puducherrytaxi 151.6 km
2h 32m₹3,400–4,100Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 2m₹302–2,277
Anna Nagar to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹140 - ₹750 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anna Nagar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Koyembedu and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna Nagar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Anna Nagar East and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Anna Nagar and Puducherry is 174 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Koyambedu which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry, including transfers.
Anna Nagar to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Anna Nagar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Anna Nagar to Puducherry is to bus via Koyambedu which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Anna Nagar, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Anna Nagar to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Anna Nagar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna Nagar to Puducherry is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Anna Nagar to Puducherry.
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