There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Puducherry - Chennai
3h 38m₹432–1,420Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 38m₹130–742Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain 17643 / ...
3h 58m₹186–1,387Drive 150.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chennai Central Stationcar 150.8 km
2h 25m₹1,702–2,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chennai Central Stationtaxi 150.8 km
2h 25m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Government General Hospital via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Puducherry and Chennai Central Station is 176 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station, including transfers.
Puducherry to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chennai Central Station, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹303–1,400 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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 25m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Puducherry to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chennai Central Station is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Puducherry to Chennai Central Station.
There are 1057+ hotels available in Chennai Central Station.