There are 6 ways to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Veppampet to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 77V
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
5h 57m₹1,257–2,986Bus via Tiruvallur
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
7h 50m₹750–2,284Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
6h 26m₹1,007–4,649Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Poondi reservoir to Puducherrycar 170.2 km
2h 45m₹1,922–2,776Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi reservoir to Puducherrytaxi 170.2 km
2h 45m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
6h 48m₹806–2,910
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry is to bus via Tiruvallur which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Veppampet and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Poondi reservoir and Puducherry is 250 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.
The best way to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry, including transfers.
Poondi reservoir to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Veppampet station.
Poondi reservoir to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
The best way to get from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,700 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Poondi reservoir, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Poondi reservoir to Pondicherry via Veppampet, Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam, and Koyembedu in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poondi reservoir to Pondicherry via Tiruvallur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- 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 Veppampet to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹17–130
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–24
- Express Service
- ₹26–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–130
- 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 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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More Questions & Answers
Poondi reservoir to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam station.
Poondi reservoir to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi reservoir to Puducherry is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Poondi reservoir to Puducherry.
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