There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Ponneri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 06741 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 06741 / ...
4h 54m₹542–2,370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Toll Gate to Minjur stationbus 595
6h 9m₹281–1,767Train, line 06741 train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 06741 / ...
5h 22m₹490–3,976Drive 184.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ponnericar 184.6 km
3h 1m₹2,071–2,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ponneritaxi 184.6 km
3h 1m₹4,100–5,000Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Gummidipunditrain 17643
5h 41m₹307–2,399
Puducherry to Ponneri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 9m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Minjur station via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ponneri via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
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 06741 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 Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to train and line 06741 train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ponneri, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Ponneri via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram, Chennai Park, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Ponneri via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Broadway, High Court, Tollgate, Toll Gate, Minjur station, and Minjur in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Pondicherry to Gummidipundi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Toll Gate to Minjur station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹17–140
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–25
- Express Service
- ₹26–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–140
- 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 Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ponneri is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Puducherry to Ponneri.
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