There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University 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 51m₹622–1,605Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 53m₹328–967Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h 1m₹372–1,625Drive 139.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pondicherry Universitycar 139.5 km
2h 16m₹1,574–2,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 139.5 km
2h 16m₹3,100–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹320 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pondicherry University. 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Pondicherry University is 165 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Chennai to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pondicherry University is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pondicherry University, 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 16m
- 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 to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pondicherry University is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Chennai to Pondicherry University.
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