There are 5 ways to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
1h 49m₹1,139–2,285Drive 64.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Pichavaram to Puducherrycar 64.8 km
1h 13m₹729–1,053Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16862
3h 42m₹903–2,090Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pichavaram to Puducherrytaxi 64.8 km
1h 13m₹1,400–1,700Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2h 15m₹794–1,529
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry is to drive which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pichavaram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pichavaram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Pichavaram and Puducherry is 80 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry, including transfers.
Pichavaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Pichavaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Puducherry is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Pichavaram, 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 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Pichavaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Pichavaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pichavaram to Puducherry is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Pichavaram to Puducherry.
There are 1231+ hotels available in Puducherry.