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How to get fromCMBT Station to Puducherryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from CMBT Station to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Koyembedu

    best
    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    2h 56m
    ₹600–2,100

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    4h
    ₹120–700

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain train 16115 / ...
    5h 23m
    ₹198–1,439

  4. Drive  154.4 km

    1. Drive from CMBT Station to Puducherrycar car 154.4 km
    2h 27m
    ₹1,498–2,163

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from CMBT Station to Puducherrytaxi taxi 154.4 km
    2h 27m
    ₹3,500–4,200

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus bus Chennai - Puducherry
    3h 36m
    ₹420–1,400

  7. Bus via Central station

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    4h 25m
    ₹380–900

CMBT Station to Puducherry by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between CMBT Station, 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 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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