There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
4h 57m₹1,170–2,027Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
5h 55m₹794–2,951Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Poondi reservoircar 167.3 km
2h 50m₹1,890–2,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Poondi reservoirtaxi 167.3 km
2h 50m₹3,700–4,500Bus via Hindu College
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Hindu Collegebus 77V
5h 31m₹1,242–3,570
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Egattur Halt via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Poondi reservoir is 215 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir, including transfers.
Puducherry to Poondi reservoir bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Poondi reservoir train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Poondi reservoir, India?
SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Arakkonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Hindu College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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 Poondi reservoir bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Poondi reservoir train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Poondi reservoir is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Puducherry to Poondi reservoir.
There are 11+ hotels available in Poondi reservoir.