There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad 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 Kovilpatti to Pondicherrybus
5h₹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₹2,887–4,169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Puducherrytaxi 255.9 km
4h 4m₹4,900–6,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, 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 18m₹7,152–11,742Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRZ - PNY
11h 14m₹8,186–29,362
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 5h.
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 5h and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 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 5h 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 25m. 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
- 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
Train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 1190+ hotels available in Puducherry.