There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 40m₹130–747Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain 16116 / ...
3h 55m₹170–1,400Drive 151.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chennaicar 151.5 km
2h 26m₹1,693–2,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chennaitaxi 151.5 km
2h 26m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 45m₹420–1,400
Puducherry to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Chennai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Chennai is 179 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai without a car is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Puducherry to Chennai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 55m.
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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- [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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chennai is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Puducherry to Chennai.
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