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 21m₹972–2,716Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherrytrain 16573 / ...
4h 30m₹160–1,300Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jntrain 16573 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
3h 45m₹266–2,065Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Puducherrycar 128.6 km
2h 6m₹1,446–2,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Puducherrytaxi 128.6 km
2h 6m₹2,200–2,700
Chinnasalem to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
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 - ₹2,100.
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 21m.
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 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 45m.
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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinna Salem to Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–430
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
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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