There are 4 ways to get from Potheri to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherrybus
2h 8m₹340–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
4h 28m₹262–2,167Drive 116.3 km
- Drive from Potheri to Puducherrycar 116.3 km
1h 53m₹1,321–1,908Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Puducherrytaxi 116.3 km
1h 53m₹2,000–2,500
Potheri to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 53m 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Pondicherry via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Potheri and Puducherry is 131 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,100.
The bus from SRM University to Pondicherry takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.
Potheri to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Puducherry is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Puducherry, 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 8m. Jayavin Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 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 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Potheri to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Puducherry is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Potheri to Puducherry.
There are 1242+ hotels available in Puducherry.