There are 5 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
3h 24m₹972–2,716Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
4h 30m₹160–1,300Train, line 16111 train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jntrain 16573 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
3h 48m₹266–2,065Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Puducherrycar 128.6 km
2h 6m₹1,468–2,121Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Puducherrytaxi 128.6 km
2h 6m₹2,200–2,700
Chinnasalem to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Puducherry is 139 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train and line 16111 train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to Pondicherry via FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass, FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass, and Villupuram in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–430
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Chinnasalem to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Puducherry is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Chinnasalem to Puducherry.
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