There are 7 ways to get from Chepauk to Puducherry by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
5h 3m₹197–1,433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherrybus
5h 6m₹120–741Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
2h 47m₹531Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 9m₹287–2,273Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 52m₹440–1,503Drive 146.1 km
- Drive from Chepauk to Puducherrycar 146.1 km
2h 26m₹1,639–2,367Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chepauk to Puducherrytaxi 146.1 km
2h 26m₹3,300–4,000
Chepauk to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chepauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Marina Beach and arriving at Puducherry via Tiruvanmiyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chepauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Government Estate and arriving at Pondicherry via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chepauk and Puducherry is 196 km. The road distance is 146.1 km.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chepauk to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chepauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruvanmiyur station.
Chepauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guindy station.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Chepauk, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Guindy to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guindy to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- 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
- ₹420–1,400
- 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
- ₹531
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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
Chepauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chepauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chepauk to Puducherry is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Chepauk to Puducherry.
There are 1215+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chepauk and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.