There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Agrakaram to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 32m₹609–2,127Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
6h 1m₹129–728Train via Chennai Park
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
5h 44m₹380–3,098Drive 158.8 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Puducherrycar 158.8 km
2h 30m₹1,797–2,596Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Puducherrytaxi 158.8 km
2h 30m₹3,600–4,300Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17653
5h 51m₹288–2,233
Poompuhar to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Agrakaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Puducherry is 180 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Agrakaram station.
Poompuhar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Park, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Agrakaram to Pondicherry via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam and Koyembedu in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- MTC
Bus from Agrakaram to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–28
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–17
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–25
- A/C Service
- ₹23–28
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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
Poompuhar to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam station.
Poompuhar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Puducherry is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Poompuhar to Puducherry.
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