There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
5h 19m₹1,564–3,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
7h 52m₹663–2,342Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
6h 16m₹721–3,747Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chettinadcar 255.1 km
4h 8m₹2,857–4,127Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chettinadtaxi 255.1 km
4h 8m₹4,900–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane PNY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
9h 7m₹7,682–27,368
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kottaiyur via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Puducherry and Chettinad is 328 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Puducherry to Chettinad, including transfers.
Puducherry to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chettinad, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Chettinad via Vridhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Kottaiyur in around 6h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Puducherry to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chettinad is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Puducherry to Chettinad.
There are 43+ hotels available in Chettinad.