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How to get fromChennai to Pudukuppamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Pudukuppam by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kanima Nagarbus bus Chennai - Kanima Nagar
    2h 53m
    ₹580–1,555

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train 11017 / ...
    3h 40m
    ₹361–1,597

  3. Drive  169.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pudukuppamcar car 169.7 km
    3h
    ₹1,650–2,383

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pudukuppamtaxi taxi 169.7 km
    3h
    ₹3,800–4,600

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Cuddalorebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    4h 28m
    ₹549–1,088

  6. Train via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train 11017
    4h 29m
    ₹364–1,619

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  • Distance: 182.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pudukuppam, Puducherry, India?

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 2h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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