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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain train 16116 / ...
    4h 27m
    ₹390–3,095

  2. Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Santhome Beachbus bus 12X
    5h 22m
    ₹130–737

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    4h 35m
    ₹484–1,707

  4. Drive  144.2 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Santhomecar car 144.2 km
    2h 19m
    ₹1,399–2,020

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Santhometaxi taxi 144.2 km
    2h 19m
    ₹3,200–3,900

  6. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Puducherry - Chennai
    2. Take the bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Santhome Beachbus bus 12X
    5h 22m
    ₹432–1,415

Puducherry to Santhome by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Alif Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 30 other operators also service this route.

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