There are 5 ways to get from Chettinad to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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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
9h 54m₹351–2,754Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06126 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain 12632 / ...
6h 54m₹425–3,388Drive 255.9 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Puducherrycar 255.9 km
4h 4m₹2,872–4,149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Puducherrytaxi 255.9 km
4h 4m₹4,900–6,000
Chettinad to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 54m.
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 Chettinad and arriving at Pondicherry via Tiruchchirapali and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
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 Chettinad 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 Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 54m.
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 train from Chettinad to Pondicherry via Tiruchchirapali and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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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 Tiruchchirapali 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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