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How to get fromPuducherry to Chennaiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu

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

  2. Train

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

  3. Drive  151.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Chennaicar car 151.5 km
    2h 26m
    ₹1,696–2,449

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    3h 45m
    ₹370–1,500

Puducherry to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h. 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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