There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Covelong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
3h 40m₹970–3,026Bus via Light House
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Light Housebus 12X
- Take the bus from All India Radio Light House to Kovalam Kelambakam Road Junctionbus 109
7h 8m₹146–897Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Vandalurbus
- Take the bus from Vandalur Zoo to Kovalam Koot Roadbus 517K
4h 22m₹591–2,046Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Covelongcar 114.3 km
1h 51m₹1,286–1,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Covelongtaxi 114.3 km
1h 51m₹2,600–3,100
Puducherry to Covelong by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Covelong is to bus via Light House which costs ₹140 - ₹900 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Covelong is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Covelong. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovalam Koot Road via Vandalur Zoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Covelong. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Puducherry and Covelong is 200 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Covelong without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Puducherry to Covelong, including transfers.
Puducherry to Covelong bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Covelong train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Covelong is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Covelong, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Kovalam Koot Road via Vandalur and Vandalur Zoo in around 4h 22m.
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Vandalur Zoo to Kovalam Koot Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
Bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Light House
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹14–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
Bus from All India Radio Light House to Kovalam Kelambakam Road Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–160
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹19–27
- Express Service
- ₹30–45
- Deluxe Service
- ₹40–60
- A/C Service
- ₹60–160
- 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
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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 Covelong bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Vandalur station.
Puducherry to Covelong train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Covelong is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Puducherry to Covelong.
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