There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Arikamedu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 45m₹572–1,555Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 47m₹278–917Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
4h 56m₹322–1,555Drive 156.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arikameducar 156.8 km
2h 40m₹1,769–2,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arikamedutaxi 156.8 km
2h 40m₹3,500–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arikamedu is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹270 - ₹950 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arikamedu is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Arikamedu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arikamedu. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Arikamedu is 161 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arikamedu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chennai to Arikamedu, including transfers.
Chennai to Arikamedu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Arikamedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arikamedu is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arikamedu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹303–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 to Arikamedu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Arikamedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arikamedu is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chennai to Arikamedu.
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