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

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There are 5 ways to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus Chidambaram - Puducherry
    1h 59m
    ₹1,138–2,285

  2. Drive  56.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Parangipettai to Puducherrycar car 56.9 km
    1h 2m
    ₹636–918

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    3h 52m
    ₹918–2,107

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Cuddaloretaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cuddalore to Puducherrybus bus
    1h 1m
    ₹1,009–1,771

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Puducherrytaxi taxi 56.9 km
    1h 2m
    ₹1,300–1,600

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  • Distance: 79.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Puducherry, India?

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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