There are 5 ways to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mambalam to Villianurtrain 06025
3h 47m₹444–1,644Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 46m₹370–1,034Drive 143.5 km
- Drive from Pondy Bazaar to Aurovillecar 143.5 km
2h 23m₹1,618–2,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondy Bazaar to Aurovilletaxi 143.5 km
2h 23m₹3,300–4,000Bus
- Take the bus from Maduravoyal to Mortandi Tollbus
6h 2m₹558–2,444
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Holy Angels School and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Mambalam and arriving at Villianur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Pondy Bazaar and Auroville is 197 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville, including transfers.
Pondy Bazaar to Auroville bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Pondy Bazaar to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mambalam station.
The best way to get from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Puducherry, which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Pondy Bazaar, India and Auroville, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mambalam to Villianur once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mambalam to Villianur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Maduravoyal to Mortandi Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pondy Bazaar to Auroville bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Pondy Bazaar to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villianur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondy Bazaar to Auroville is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Pondy Bazaar to Auroville.
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