There are 6 ways to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 06721 train, bus
best- Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Marai Malai Nagar Katrain 06721 / ...
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus
4h 24m₹669–2,978Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guindy to Puducherrybus
5h 6m₹219–1,578Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 1m₹389–3,078Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Madipakkam to Puducherrycar 137.6 km
2h 20m₹1,551–2,241Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madipakkam to Puducherrytaxi 137.6 km
2h 20m₹3,100–3,800Train
- Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
5h 9m₹279–2,278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madipakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ponniamman Kovil Road Junction and arriving at Puducherry via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madipakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Pondicherry via Tambaram and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Madipakkam and Puducherry is 170 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry without a car is to line 06721 train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Madipakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy station.
Madipakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madipakkam to Puducherry is to train and line 06799 train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Madipakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Balaih Garden to Pondicherry via St. Thomas Mount station, St Thomas Mount, Tambaram, and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Guindy to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from St Thomas Mount to Marai Malai Nagar Ka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
Train from St Thomas Mount to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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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More Questions & Answers
Madipakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Madipakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madipakkam to Puducherry is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Madipakkam to Puducherry.
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