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How to get fromPuducherry to Karapakkamby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain train 16116 / ...
    3h 22m
    ₹610–1,845

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    4h 54m
    ₹230–827

  3. Drive  127.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Karapakkamcar car 127.5 km
    2h 8m
    ₹1,241–1,792

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karapakkamtaxi taxi 127.5 km
    2h 8m
    ₹2,900–3,500

  5. Bus, line 119 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Little Mount to Karapakkambus bus 119
    5h 10m
    ₹404–935

Puducherry to Karapakkam by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karapakkam, 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 Puducherry to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 4h 54m.

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