There are 5 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 Trisulamtrain 16116
3h 40m₹408–1,612Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
4h 18m₹180–817Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 18mDrive 141.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Anna Universitycar 141.3 km
2h 22m₹1,580–2,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Anna Universitytaxi 141.3 km
2h 22m₹3,200–3,800
Puducherry to Anna University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Anna University is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹850 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Anna University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Anna University. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Anna University. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Little Mount via Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Puducherry and Anna University is 192 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Anna University without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Puducherry to Anna University, including transfers.
Puducherry to Anna University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 3h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Anna University, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Trisulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Anna University bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Puducherry to Anna University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trisulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Anna University is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Puducherry to Anna University.
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