There are 6 ways to get from Padi to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 14m₹608–2,125Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 43m₹128–726Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
5h 48m₹199–1,452Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Padi to Puducherrycar 156.9 km
2h 27m₹1,773–2,561Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padi to Puducherrytaxi 156.9 km
2h 27m₹3,500–4,300Bus via Koyembedu
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 34m₹398–2,126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padi to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Padi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Padi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Wheels India RD. JN. and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Padi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Padi and Puducherry is 177 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Padi to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Padi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Padi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Padi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Padi to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Padi, Tamil Nādu, 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 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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
Padi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Padi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padi to Puducherry is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Padi to Puducherry.
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