There are 6 ways to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
4h 53m₹429–1,434Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 20m₹129–734Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 3m₹388–3,082Drive 146.6 km
- Drive from Nungambākkam to Puducherrycar 146.6 km
2h 27m₹1,655–2,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nungambākkam to Puducherrytaxi 146.6 km
2h 27m₹3,300–4,000Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
5h 11m₹178–1,424
Nungambākkam to Puducherry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nungambākkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kamdar Nagar and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Nungambākkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Nungambakkam and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Nungambākkam and Puducherry is 168 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.
The best way to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Nungambākkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Nungambākkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Nungambākkam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Nungambākkam, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹303–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nungambakkam to Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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 27m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Nungambākkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Nungambākkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nungambākkam to Puducherry is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Nungambākkam to Puducherry.
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