There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
1h 54m₹1,141–2,265Drive 56.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Puducherry to Parangipettaicar 56.8 km
1h 7m₹633–914Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 32m₹902–2,111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Parangipettaitaxi 56.8 km
1h 7m₹1,300–1,600Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 30m₹804–1,530
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai is to drive which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Puducherry and Parangipettai is 80 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Parangipettai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Parangipettai is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Parangipettai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,400 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
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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 Parangipettai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Puducherry to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Parangipettai is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Puducherry to Parangipettai.
There are 51+ hotels available in Parangipettai.