There are 6 ways to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gummidipundi to Pondicherrytrain 17644
5h 48m₹712–2,117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Kanagachathirambus 57X
- Take the bus from Kanagachathiram to C.B.M.T.bus
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
8h 46m₹148–915Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Red Hills Bus Terminusbus 57X
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
6h 41m₹701–2,356Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Periyapalayam to Puducherrycar 179.4 km
2h 46m₹2,023–2,921Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyapalayam to Puducherrytaxi 179.4 km
2h 46m₹4,000–4,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Basin Bridgebus 57X
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
8h 6m₹299–2,455
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹140 - ₹950 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyapalayam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Periapalayam Bus Stand and arriving at Pondicherry via FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyapalayam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Gummidipundi and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Periyapalayam and Puducherry is 264 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Periyapalayam to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Periapalayam Bus Stand station.
Periyapalayam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gummidipundi station.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Periyapalayam, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gummidipundi to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Pondicherry via Red Hills Bus Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, and Koyembedu in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gummidipundi to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Red Hills Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Basin Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–210
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹23–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–50
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Kanagachathiram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–180
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹21–29
- Express Service
- ₹30–45
- Deluxe Service
- ₹40–60
- A/C Service
- ₹65–180
Bus from Kanagachathiram to C.B.M.T.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–40
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–14
- Express Service
- ₹13–19
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–28
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Periyapalayam to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Red Hills Bus Terminus station.
Periyapalayam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyapalayam to Puducherry is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Periyapalayam to Puducherry.
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