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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ponneri to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Wimco Nagar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    5h 51m
    ₹496–1,801

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    6h 40m
    ₹247–1,645

  3. Line 42040 train, train

    1. Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train 42040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain train 16115 / ...
    6h 16m
    ₹389–3,168

  4. Drive  187.3 km

    1. Drive from Ponneri to Puducherrycar car 187.3 km
    2h 56m
    ₹1,816–2,623

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponneri to Puducherrytaxi taxi 187.3 km
    2h 56m
    ₹4,200–5,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gummidipundi to Pondicherrytrain train 17655
    6h 50m
    ₹301–2,357

Ponneri to Puducherry by train, bus, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹496Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

VPS Transport operates a bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. 28 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponneri to Pondicherry via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 6h 16m.

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