There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Puducherry (Station) by bus, train, rideshare, 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 55m₹420–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 06025 / ...
4h 5m₹170–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
3h 1m₹535Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 28m₹285–2,209Drive 150.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Puducherry (Station)car 150.4 km
2h 33m₹1,697–2,451Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Puducherry (Station)taxi 150.4 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Chennai to Puducherry (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry (Station) is to rideshare which costs ₹535 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Puducherry (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Puducherry (Station) is 155 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Puducherry (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry takes 3h 33m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Puducherry (Station) bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Puducherry (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Puducherry (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Puducherry (Station), 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 Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹535
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Puducherry (Station) bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Puducherry (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Puducherry (Station) is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Chennai to Puducherry (Station).
There are 1196+ hotels available in Puducherry (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Puducherry (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.