What is the cheapest way to get from Egmore to Puducherry?

The cheapest way to get from Egmore to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹140 - ₹750 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Egmore to Puducherry?

The fastest way to get from Egmore to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Egmore and Puducherry?

No, there is no direct bus from Egmore to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Dasaprakash and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Egmore and Puducherry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Egmore to Puducherry?

The distance between Egmore and Puducherry is 196 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.

How do I travel from Egmore to Puducherry without a car?

The best way to get from Egmore to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Egmore to Puducherry?

The train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Egmore to Puducherry bus from?

Egmore to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.

Where do I catch the Egmore to Puducherry train from?

Egmore to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Egmore to Puducherry?

The best way to get from Egmore to Puducherry is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Egmore to Puducherry bus arrive?

Egmore to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Where does the Egmore to Puducherry train arrive?

Egmore to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Can I drive from Egmore to Puducherry?

Yes, the driving distance between Egmore to Puducherry is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Egmore to Puducherry.

Where can I stay near Puducherry?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Puducherry.

Egmore to Puducherry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Egmore to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
4h 5m
₹170–1,400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 17m
₹148–740
Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 14m
₹608–2,124
Drive 147.9 km
1. Drive from Egmore to Puducherrycar 147.9 km
2h 28m
₹1,659–2,396
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Egmore to Puducherrytaxi 147.9 km
2h 28m
₹3,300–4,000

Egmore to Puducherry by train

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Distance: 196.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Egmore, India and Puducherry, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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