There are 5 ways to get from Padappai to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
4h 3m₹566–2,723Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
5h 3m₹182–1,896Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Padappai to Puducherrycar 125.5 km
2h 4m₹1,420–2,051Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Puducherrytaxi 125.5 km
2h 4m₹2,200–2,700Bus via Chengalpattu Toll Gate
- Take the bus from Padappai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 38m₹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 5h 3m.
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 Urappakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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 5h 3m.
The distance between Padappai and Puducherry is 156 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Padappai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Padappai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Urappakkam 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 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Padappai, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m. 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 Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Padappai to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry 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 1251+ hotels available in Puducherry.