There are 5 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 Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain 16116 / ...
3h 23m₹640–1,895Bus
cheapest- 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 43m₹250–837Drive 125.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sholinganallurcar 125.3 km
2h 7m₹1,405–2,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sholinganallurtaxi 125.3 km
2h 7m₹2,800–3,400Bus, line 119 bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Little Mount to Aavinbus 119
5h 28m
Puducherry to Sholinganallur by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sholinganallur is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹850 and takes 4h 43m.
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 43m.
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 125.3 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 SETC, depart from Puducherry 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 ₹250 - ₹850 and takes 4h 43m.
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 Canara Bank in around 4h 43m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–150
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Little Mount to Aavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–60
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹14–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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