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 Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain 16116 / ...
3h 36m₹870–2,195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Kalpakkam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Kalpakkam to Kovalam Tollbus
3h 40m₹500–2,535Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Covelongcar 114.3 km
1h 51m₹1,282–1,851Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Covelongtaxi 114.3 km
1h 51m₹2,600–3,100Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kannagi Statue to Kovalam Kelambakam Road Junctionbus 109
6h 21m
Puducherry to Covelong by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Covelong is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 36m.
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 Kottakupam Bypass and arriving at Kovalam Toll via Kalpakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Covelong. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
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 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Puducherry to Covelong, including transfers.
Puducherry to Covelong bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kottakupam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Covelong train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Covelong is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Covelong, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Kovalam Toll via Kalpakkam Bypass and Kalpakkam in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kottakupam Bypass to Kalpakkam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalpakkam to Kovalam Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [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
- +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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Kannagi Statue to Kovalam Kelambakam Road Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–170
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹20–28
- Express Service
- ₹30–45
- Deluxe Service
- ₹40–60
- A/C Service
- ₹65–170
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Covelong bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kalpakkam Bypass 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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