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How to get fromIIT Madras to Puducherryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherrybus bus
    3h 34m
    ₹331–961

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train 16115
    5h 28m
    ₹474–1,781

  3. Drive  141.2 km

    1. Drive from IIT Madras to Puducherrycar car 141.2 km
    2h 25m
    ₹1,368–1,976

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from IIT Madras to Puducherrytaxi taxi 141.2 km
    2h 25m
    ₹3,200–3,800

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    4h 53m
    ₹673–1,256

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  • Distance: 142.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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.

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