There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Avurikollaimedu to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
6h 26m₹611–2,151Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Government School to C.B.M.T.bus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
7h 57m₹131–754Bus, train
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
6h 28m₹407–1,782Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Manali to Puducherrycar 162.1 km
2h 43m₹1,851–2,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manali to Puducherrytaxi 162.1 km
2h 43m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Avurikollaimedu and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Manali and Puducherry is 193 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Manali to Puducherry, including transfers.
Manali to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Avurikollaimedu station.
Manali to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Puducherry is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Manali to Puducherry.
There are 1189+ hotels available in Puducherry.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Avurikollaimedu to Pondicherry via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam and Koyembedu in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Avurikollaimedu to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–55
Bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
Bus from Government School to C.B.M.T.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹16–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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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