There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam 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 49m₹592–1,575Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 51m₹298–937Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h₹352–1,595Drive 145 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottakuppamcar 145 km
2h 24m₹1,635–2,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottakuppamtaxi 145 km
2h 24m₹3,300–3,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹290 - ₹950 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottakuppam. 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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottakuppam. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chennai and Kottakuppam is 163 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottakuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kottakuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottakuppam is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottakuppam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 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
- ₹420–1,400
- 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 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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 Kottakuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Kottakuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottakuppam is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chennai to Kottakuppam.
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