There are 5 ways to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
3h 52m₹678–1,901Bus via Saidapet court
cheapest- Take the bus from Mambakkam Sivan Kovil to Raj Bhavan Quartersbus M51v
- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
6h 4m₹125–801Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - VIT University to FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkambus FlixBus IN5131
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
3h 53m₹612–2,125Drive 121.4 km
- Drive from Mambakkam to Puducherrycar 121.4 km
2h 3m₹1,359–1,963Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mambakkam to Puducherrytaxi 121.4 km
2h 3m₹2,700–3,300
Mambakkam to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry is to bus via Saidapet court which costs ₹120 - ₹800 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mambakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - VIT University and arriving at Pondicherry via Urappakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mambakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Mambakkam and Puducherry is 190 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Mambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - VIT University station.
Mambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Mambakkam to Puducherry is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Mambakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - VIT University to Pondicherry via Urappakkam in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - VIT University to FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹60–130
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Mambakkam Sivan Kovil to Raj Bhavan Quarters
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
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Booking & Getting There
Mambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam station.
Mambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mambakkam to Puducherry is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Mambakkam to Puducherry.
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