There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Anna University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Guindytrain 06026
4h 21m₹189–1,455Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
4h 33m₹180–817Drive 143.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Anna Universitycar 143.2 km
2h 19m₹1,611–2,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Anna Universitytaxi 143.2 km
2h 19m₹3,200–3,900Line 17643 train, train, line 06722 train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Saidapettrain
4h 46m₹380–3,026Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedubus
5h 26m₹472–2,180
Puducherry to Anna University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Anna University is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹180 - ₹850 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Anna University is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Anna University. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Anna University via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Anna University. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Guindy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Puducherry and Anna University is 190 km. The road distance is 143.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Anna University without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Puducherry to Anna University, including transfers.
Puducherry to Anna University bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Anna University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Anna University is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, which costs ₹180 - ₹850 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Anna University, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Guindy once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Guindy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Anna University bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Anna University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guindy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Anna University is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Anna University.
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