There are 6 ways to get from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherrybus
2h 39m₹550–2,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
3h 52m₹262–2,167Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
3h 40m₹372–3,017Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station)car 117.2 km
1h 52m₹1,324–1,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station)taxi 117.2 km
1h 52m₹2,100–2,500Bus via SRM University
- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherry Bus standbus
3h 37m₹350–2,100
Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SRM University and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station). However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Pondicherry via Chengalpattu and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Potheri Station and Puducherry (Station) is 134 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000.
The bus from SRM University to Pondicherry takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.
Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,100 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Potheri Station, India and Puducherry (Station), India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from SRM University to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potheri Halt to Pondicherry via Chengalpattu and Villupuram Jn in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station) is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Potheri Station to Puducherry (Station).
There are 1178+ hotels available in Puducherry (Station).