There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain 16116 / ...
3h 23m₹640–1,895Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
4h 33m₹240–837Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
3h 55m₹675–2,135Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallurcar 125.7 km
2h 6m₹1,217–1,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sholinganallurtaxi 125.7 km
2h 6m₹2,800–3,400
Puducherry to Sholinganallur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu which costs ₹240 - ₹850 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sholinganallur is 188 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 55m.
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 Pondicherry to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via Perungalathur and FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–150
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Perungalathur station.
Puducherry to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sholinganallur is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallur.
There are 1191+ hotels available in Sholinganallur.