There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Potheri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to SRM Universitybus
1h 58m₹340–2,000Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain 17651 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Potheribus 500
3h 14m₹170–2,310Line 17643 train, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain 17643 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
2h 47m₹370–3,026Drive 114.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Pothericar 114.2 km
1h 59m₹1,285–1,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Potheritaxi 114.2 km
1h 59m₹2,000–2,500
Puducherry to Potheri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Potheri is to train and bus which costs ₹170 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Potheri is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry and arriving at SRM University. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Potheri. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Potheri Halt via Villupuram Jn and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Puducherry and Potheri is 129 km. The road distance is 114.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Potheri without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,000.
The bus from Pondicherry to SRM University takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puducherry to Potheri bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Potheri is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can line 17643 train and train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,100 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Potheri, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to SRM University once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Jayavin Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Potheri Halt via Villupuram Jn and Chengalpattu in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,000
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Potheri
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–65
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹24–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Potheri
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,100
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹170–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
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 Potheri bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at SRM University station.
Puducherry to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Potheri is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Puducherry to Potheri.
There are 150+ hotels available in Potheri.