There are 5 ways to get from Anna University to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherrybus
3h 45m₹110–700Line 06721 train, train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Saidapet to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain
5h 50m₹382–3,017Drive 141.3 km
- Drive from Anna University to Puducherrycar 141.3 km
2h 22m₹1,589–2,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna University to Puducherrytaxi 141.3 km
2h 22m₹3,200–3,800Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 17m₹475–1,524
Anna University to Puducherry by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anna University to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Anna University to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anna university main gate and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna University to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Pondicherry via Tambaram and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Anna University and Puducherry is 142 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Anna University to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹110 - ₹700.
The bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherry takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Anna University to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Anna university main gate station.
Anna University to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Saidapet station.
The best way to get from Anna University to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹110 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can line 06721 train and train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Anna University, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anna University to Pondicherry via Saidapet, Tambaram, and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Saidapet to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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 University to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Anna University to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna University to Puducherry is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Anna University to Puducherry.
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