There are 6 ways to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 9m₹607–2,123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 20m₹128–724Train
- Take the train from Chennai Chetpat to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
4h 56m₹276–2,271Drive 149.5 km
- Drive from Kilpauk to Puducherrycar 149.5 km
2h 29m₹1,682–2,429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilpauk to Puducherrytaxi 149.5 km
2h 29m₹3,400–4,100Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 57m₹299–2,273
Kilpauk to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilpauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from E.G.A. Theatre and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilpauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai Chetpat and arriving at Pondicherry via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Kilpauk and Puducherry is 174 km. The road distance is 149.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kilpauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Kilpauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Chetpat station.
The best way to get from Kilpauk to Puducherry is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Kilpauk, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Chetpat to Pondicherry via Chengalpattu in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Chetpat to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Kilpauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Kilpauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilpauk to Puducherry is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kilpauk to Puducherry.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.