There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
3h 27m₹740–2,726Train, line 119 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Guindytrain 06026
- Take the bus from Guindy TVK Estate to Aavinbus 119
4h 50m₹185–1,395Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
4h 52m₹240–837Drive 125.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallurcar 125.3 km
2h 7m₹1,410–2,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sholinganallurtaxi 125.3 km
2h 7m₹2,800–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 45m₹532–2,200
Puducherry to Sholinganallur by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹240 - ₹850 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sholinganallur is 188 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, which costs ₹240 - ₹850 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sholinganallur, 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 FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank in around 4h 52m.
- 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 Guindy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Guindy TVK Estate to Aavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–60
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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 Sholinganallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sholinganallur is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallur.
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