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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu

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    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    3h 40m
    ₹130–747

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain train 16116 / ...
    4h 6m
    ₹198–1,388

  3. Drive  152 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Sowcarpetcar car 152 km
    2h 27m
    ₹1,474–2,129

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sowcarpettaxi taxi 152 km
    2h 27m
    ₹3,400–4,100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    3h 45m
    ₹370–850

Puducherry to Sowcarpet by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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