There are 5 ways to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennimalai to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
6h 48m₹922–3,214Train
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain 11014 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 22154 / ...
7h 28m₹955–3,994Drive 292.5 km
- Drive from Chennimalai to Puducherrycar 292.5 km
4h 43m₹3,321–4,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennimalai to Puducherrytaxi 292.5 km
4h 43m₹4,900–6,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 15m₹5,827–14,264
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹4,000 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennimalai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chennimalai and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennimalai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Chennimalai and Puducherry is 293 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chennimalai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Chennimalai station.
Chennimalai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,000 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennimalai, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Chennimalai to Pondicherry via Villupuram in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennimalai to Pondicherry via Erode Jn, Salem Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Chennimalai to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennimalai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Villupuram station.
Chennimalai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennimalai to Puducherry is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Chennimalai to Puducherry.
There are 1242+ hotels available in Puducherry.