There are 5 ways to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
2h 8m₹1,238–2,402Drive 87.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kollimalai to Puducherrycar 87.5 km
1h 31m₹849–1,226Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
4h₹1,010–2,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollimalai to Puducherrytaxi 87.5 km
1h 31m₹1,700–2,100Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2h 23m₹899–1,654
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry is to drive which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollimalai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollimalai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Kollimalai and Puducherry is 87 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kollimalai to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Kollimalai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Kollimalai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kollimalai, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹356–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Kollimalai to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kollimalai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollimalai to Puducherry is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kollimalai to Puducherry.
There are 1160+ hotels available in Puducherry.