There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port 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 42m₹432–1,425Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 42m₹130–747Train, line 06722 train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Forttrain 06722 / ...
4h 7m₹380–3,026Drive 150.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chennai Portcar 150.5 km
2h 24m₹1,697–2,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chennai Porttaxi 150.5 km
2h 24m₹3,400–4,100Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain 17651 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beachtrain 06722 / ...
4h 30m₹279–2,210
Puducherry to Chennai Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Chennai Port. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Broadway via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Chennai Port. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chennai Fort via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Puducherry and Chennai Port is 179 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port, including transfers.
Puducherry to Chennai Port bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Chennai Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chennai Port is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train and line 06722 train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chennai Port, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Fort via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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 Port bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Puducherry to Chennai Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chennai Port is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Puducherry to Chennai Port.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Chennai Port.