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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Tindivanam

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dindivanam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Dindivanam - Chennai
    2h 53m
    ₹860–3,302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    3h 40m
    ₹130–747

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain train 16116 / ...
    3h 55m
    ₹170–1,400

  4. Drive  151.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Chennaicar car 151.5 km
    2h 26m
    ₹1,469–2,122

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chennaitaxi taxi 151.5 km
    2h 26m
    ₹3,400–4,100

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    3h 45m
    ₹370–1,400

Puducherry to Chennai by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chennai, India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Tindivanam and Dindivanam in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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