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How to get fromPadi to Puducherryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Padi to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    4h 15m
    ₹608–2,124

  2. Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    5h 43m
    ₹128–725

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain train 16115 / ...
    5h 48m
    ₹199–1,452

  4. Drive  156.9 km

    1. Drive from Padi to Puducherrycar car 156.9 km
    2h 27m
    ₹1,761–2,544

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padi to Puducherrytaxi taxi 156.9 km
    2h 27m
    ₹3,500–4,300

  6. Bus via M.G.R. Central

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    4h 32m
    ₹381–902

Padi to Puducherry by bus and foot

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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