There are 4 ways to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherrybus
3h 34m₹331–961Train
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain 16115
5h 28m₹474–1,781Drive 141.2 km
- Drive from IIT Madras to Puducherrycar 141.2 km
2h 25m₹1,611–2,327Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Madras to Puducherrytaxi 141.2 km
2h 25m₹3,200–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Madras to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tiruvanmiyur and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Madras to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Little Mount and arriving at Pondicherry via Trisulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
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 3h 34m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry, including transfers.
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 Trisulam station.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 28m.
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 Trisulam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 25m to drive from IIT Madras to Puducherry.
There are 1186+ hotels available in Puducherry.