There are 5 ways to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherrybus
4h 22m₹110–700Train
- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
6h 29m₹180–1,460Drive 141.2 km
- Drive from IIT Madras to Puducherrycar 141.2 km
2h 24m₹1,588–2,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Madras to Puducherrytaxi 141.2 km
2h 24m₹3,200–3,800Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 41m₹475–1,524
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tiruvanmiyur and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Madras to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between IIT Madras and Puducherry is 142 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹110 - ₹700.
The bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs five times a day.
IIT Madras to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruvanmiyur station.
IIT Madras to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guindy station.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹110 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between IIT Madras, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Guindy to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guindy to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
IIT Madras to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
IIT Madras to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Madras to Puducherry is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from IIT Madras to Puducherry.
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