There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Ponneri by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, line 42023 train
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Puducherry - Chennai
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 42023 / ...
4h 54m₹542–2,370Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Gummidipunditrain 17656
5h 35m₹307–2,399Train via Chennai Park
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain 16116 / ...
5h 21m₹389–3,164Drive 184.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ponnericar 184.6 km
3h 1m₹2,058–2,973Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ponneritaxi 184.6 km
3h 1m₹4,100–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - RMK Collegebus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
5h 21m₹550–1,207
Puducherry to Ponneri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - RMK College via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ponneri via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Puducherry and Ponneri is 210 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri without a car is to bus and line 42023 train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Puducherry to Ponneri, including transfers.
Puducherry to Ponneri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to train via Chennai Park which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Ponneri via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, and FlixBus Chennai - RMK College in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Gummidipundi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - RMK College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–180
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Ponneri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ponneri is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Puducherry to Ponneri.
There are four+ hotels available in Ponneri.