There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Lalpet by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h₹1,191–2,365Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 35m₹854–1,630Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 38m₹952–2,161Drive 86.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Lalpetcar 86.4 km
1h 33m₹982–1,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Lalpettaxi 86.4 km
1h 33m₹1,600–2,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Lalpet is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹850 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Lalpet is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Puducherry and Lalpet is 88 km. The road distance is 86.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Lalpet without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Puducherry to Lalpet, including transfers.
Puducherry to Lalpet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Lalpet is to bus which takes 2h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Lalpet, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹387–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
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 Lalpet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Puducherry to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Lalpet is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Puducherry to Lalpet.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lalpet.