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How to get fromPuducherry to Poompuharby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    4h 9m
    ₹478–1,690

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    4h 15m
    ₹150–807

  3. Train via Chennai Park

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain train 16116 / ...
    4h 32m
    ₹389–3,064

  4. Drive  155.4 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Poompuharcar car 155.4 km
    2h 35m
    ₹1,744–2,520

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Poompuhartaxi taxi 155.4 km
    2h 35m
    ₹3,500–4,200

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Peramburtrain train 17654
    4h 41m
    ₹282–2,235

Puducherry to Poompuhar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Poompuhar, India?

Km.Gani Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 35m. 24 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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