There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherrybus
4h 57m₹1,597–3,201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16862
8h 29m₹663–2,400Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12606 / ...
6h 31m₹843–3,950Drive 255.9 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Puducherrycar 255.9 km
4h 4m₹2,853–4,121Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Puducherrytaxi 255.9 km
4h 4m₹4,900–6,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
7h 23m₹7,152–11,742
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Puducherry is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Chettinad and Puducherry is 324 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chettinad to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chettinad to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Chettinad to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Pondicherry via Karaikkudi Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,100–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Chettinad to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Puducherry is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chettinad to Puducherry.
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