There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 40m₹808–2,366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 51m₹328–966Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
5h 17m₹577–3,316Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry Universitycar 138.2 km
2h 14m₹1,554–2,245Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 138.2 km
2h 14m₹3,100–3,800Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
5h 24m₹468–2,520
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Pondicherry University is 190 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University without a car is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Pondicherry University, 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 Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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
Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry University.
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