There are 5 ways to get from Lalpet to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
2h 5m₹1,226–2,388Drive 86.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Lalpet to Puducherrycar 86.6 km
1h 28m₹847–1,224Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
3h 57m₹998–2,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lalpet to Puducherrytaxi 86.6 km
1h 28m₹1,600–2,000Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2h 20m₹887–1,640
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lalpet to Puducherry is to drive which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lalpet to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lalpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lalpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Lalpet and Puducherry is 87 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.
The best way to get from Lalpet to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Lalpet to Puducherry, including transfers.
Lalpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Lalpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Lalpet to Puducherry is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Lalpet, 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
Lalpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Lalpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lalpet to Puducherry is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lalpet to Puducherry.
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