There are 6 ways to get from Padappai to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 500 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Perungalathur to S.R.M. Collegebus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherrybus
4h 11m₹568–2,633Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
4h 35m₹182–1,896Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Padappai to Puducherrycar 125.5 km
2h 4m₹1,408–2,034Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Puducherrytaxi 125.5 km
2h 4m₹2,200–2,700Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 46m₹282–2,746Bus
- Take the bus from Padappai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 39m₹358–3,052
Padappai to Puducherry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padappai to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Padappai to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Padappai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai and arriving at Pondicherry via Perungalathur and SRM University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Padappai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Padappai and Puducherry is 158 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Puducherry without a car is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Padappai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Padappai to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Perungalathur station.
Padappai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Padappai to Puducherry is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Padappai, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to Pondicherry via Perungalathur and SRM University in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Pondicherry 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Perungalathur to S.R.M. College
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–40
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–28
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Padappai to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹18–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Padappai to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at S.R.M. College station.
Padappai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padappai to Puducherry is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Padappai to Puducherry.
There are 1221+ hotels available in Puducherry.