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How to get fromPuducherry to Sholinganallurby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain train 16116 / ...
    3h 23m
    ₹640–1,895

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    5h 7m
    ₹240–837

  3. Drive  125.3 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallurcar car 125.3 km
    2h 7m
    ₹1,407–2,032

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sholinganallurtaxi taxi 125.3 km
    2h 7m
    ₹2,800–3,400

  5. Bus, line 119 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Little Mount to Aavinbus bus 119
    5h 18m
    ₹405–935

Puducherry to Sholinganallur by bus

Calendar88Weekly Buses
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 5h 7m.

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