There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram 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 38m₹512–1,475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h 5m₹180–1,400Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
4h 48m₹285–2,209Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
2h 54m₹540Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashramcar 148.9 km
2h 29m₹1,680–2,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashramtaxi 148.9 km
2h 29m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram is to rideshare which costs ₹540 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram. 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 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 156 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, including transfers.
Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 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 Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹540
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Sri Aurobindo Ashram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Chennai to Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
There are 1189+ hotels available in Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.