There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Kancheepuram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gatebus
1h 40m₹320–2,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain 16116 / ...
2h 38m₹150–1,300Line 16116 train, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain 16116 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
2h 26m₹260–2,126Drive 98.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kancheepuramcar 98.2 km
1h 46m₹1,099–1,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kancheepuramtaxi 98.2 km
1h 46m₹1,800–2,200
Puducherry to Kancheepuram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kancheepuram is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kancheepuram is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chenkalpattu toll gate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chengalpattu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kancheepuram is 109 km. The road distance is 98.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kancheepuram without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,000.
The bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Puducherry to Kancheepuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kancheepuram is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can line 16116 train and train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kancheepuram, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Jayavin Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu via Villupuram Jn in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹900–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
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 Kancheepuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chenkalpattu toll gate station.
Puducherry to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kancheepuram is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Puducherry to Kancheepuram.
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