There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
1h 45m₹50–1,400Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
3h 36m₹150–1,200Drive 65.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Puducherrycar 65.3 km
1h 8m₹738–1,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Puducherrytaxi 65.3 km
1h 8m₹1,400–1,700
Chidambaram to Puducherry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹50 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Puducherry is 65 km. The road distance is 65.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹50 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chidambaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Puducherry is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹50 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Puducherry is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Chidambaram to Puducherry.
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