There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Santhome by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
4h 28m₹507–3,911Bus, line 102 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Broadway to Santhomebus 102
4h 49m₹138–773Drive 144.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Santhomecar 144.2 km
2h 19m₹1,622–2,343Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Santhometaxi 144.2 km
2h 19m₹3,200–3,900Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Puducherry - Chennai
- Take the bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Santhome Beachbus 12X
5h 22m₹432–1,415Train, line 102 bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beachtrain
- Take the bus from NSC Bose Road to Pattinampakkambus 102
6h 2m₹286–2,236
Puducherry to Santhome by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Santhome is to bus and line 102 bus which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Santhome is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Santhome. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Santhome via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Santhome. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tirumailai via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram, Guindy and Chintadaripet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Santhome is 202 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Santhome without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Puducherry to Santhome, including transfers.
Puducherry to Santhome bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Santhome train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Santhome is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Santhome, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Santhome via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, M.G.R. Koyambedu, and Broadway in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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
Train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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 Broadway to Santhome
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–26
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–11
- Express Service
- ₹11–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–23
- A/C Service
- ₹16–26
Bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Santhome Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
Bus from NSC Bose Road to Pattinampakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–26
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–23
- A/C Service
- ₹15–26
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Santhome bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Santhome train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Santhome is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Santhome.
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