There are 7 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 22m₹608–2,126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 33m₹128–726Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h₹387–3,076Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
3h 1m₹539Train
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
5h 7m₹278–2,280Drive 148.1 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Puducherrycar 148.1 km
2h 28m₹1,671–2,413Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Puducherrytaxi 148.1 km
2h 28m₹3,300–4,000
Chennai Central Station to Puducherry by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry. 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.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Puducherry is 178 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai Central Station to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chennai Central 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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Pondicherry via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Villupuram Jn in around 5h.
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹539
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Chennai Central Station to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Puducherry is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Puducherry.
There are 1186+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai Central Station and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.