There are 5 ways to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
1h 59m₹1,138–2,285Drive 56.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Parangipettai to Puducherrycar 56.9 km
1h 2m₹552–798Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
3h 52m₹918–2,107Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Cuddaloretaxi
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Puducherrybus
1h 1m₹1,009–1,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Puducherrytaxi 56.9 km
1h 2m₹1,300–1,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry is to drive which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 1m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Parangipettai to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Puducherry is 80 km. The road distance is 56.9 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Parangipettai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Puducherry is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹356–1,400 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹18–600
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,600
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Parangipettai to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Parangipettai to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Puducherry is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Parangipettai to Puducherry.
There are 1160+ hotels available in Puducherry.