There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Vandalurbus
2h 24m₹1,280–2,891Bus via Chennai Kilambakkam CBT
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Kilambakkam CBTbus
3h 41m₹853–2,890Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Guduvancheritrain 06026
3h 20m₹916–2,214Drive 131.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennaicar 131.1 km
2h 21m₹1,481–2,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 131.1 km
2h 21m₹2,200–2,700Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
3h 31m₹1,020–3,026
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai is to bus via Chennai Kilambakkam CBT which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vandalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Guduvancheri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kolathur, Chennai is 160 km. The road distance is 131.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Vandalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Guduvancheri once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Guduvancheri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai Kilambakkam CBT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹100–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai Kilambakkam CBT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,000
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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 Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Vandalur station.
Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guduvancheri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Puducherry to Kolathur, Chennai.
There are 64+ hotels available in Kolathur, Chennai.