There are 5 ways to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 5m₹608–2,125Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 14m₹128–726Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
6h 2m₹189–1,373Drive 148 km
- Drive from Nesapakkam to Puducherrycar 148 km
2h 30m₹1,441–2,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nesapakkam to Puducherrytaxi 148 km
2h 30m₹3,300–4,000
Nesapakkam to Puducherry by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nesapakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alwarthirunagar and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Nesapakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Nesapakkam and Puducherry is 178 km. The road distance is 148 km.
The best way to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Nesapakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Nesapakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Nesapakkam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Nesapakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Nesapakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Nesapakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nesapakkam to Puducherry is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nesapakkam to Puducherry.
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