There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20605 / ...
3h 39m₹361–1,597Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kanima Nagarbus Chennai - Kanima Nagar
4h 38m₹580–1,555Drive 168.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pudukuppamcar 168.7 km
2h 59m₹1,903–2,748Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pudukuppamtaxi 168.7 km
2h 59m₹3,800–4,600Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
4h 44mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11017
4h 44m₹364–1,619
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pudukuppam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kanima Nagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pudukuppam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Pudukuppam is 212 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam, including transfers.
Chennai to Pudukuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pudukuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pudukuppam, Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kanima Nagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Perambur to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- 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 Kanima Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Pudukuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kanima Nagar station.
Chennai to Pudukuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pudukuppam is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chennai to Pudukuppam.
There are 832+ hotels available in Pudukuppam.