There are 4 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
3h 27m₹1,083–2,402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherrybus Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
3h 33m₹400–1,400Drive 95 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Puducherrycar 95 km
1h 38m₹1,059–1,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Puducherrytaxi 95 km
1h 38m₹1,800–2,200
Mamallapuram to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Puducherry is 170 km. The road distance is 95 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Puducherry is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹400 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹248–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹248–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
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Booking & Getting There
Mamallapuram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Mamallapuram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Puducherry is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Mamallapuram to Puducherry.
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