There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Pichavaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h 22m₹1,381–2,585Drive 74.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Auroville to Pichavaramcar 74.5 km
1h 29m₹839–1,212Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 59m₹1,134–2,377Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Pichavaramtaxi 74.5 km
1h 29m₹1,500–1,900Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 52m₹984–1,827
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Pichavaram is to drive which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Auroville and Pichavaram is 93 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Pichavaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Auroville to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Auroville to Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Auroville to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Pichavaram is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Pichavaram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹356–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Auroville to Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Auroville to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Pichavaram is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Auroville to Pichavaram.
There are 52+ hotels available in Pichavaram.