There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 40m₹130–747Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain 16116
3h 56m₹208–1,362Drive 152 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sowcarpetcar 152 km
2h 27m₹1,699–2,454Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sowcarpettaxi 152 km
2h 27m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 45m
Puducherry to Sowcarpet by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Chennai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sowcarpet. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at High Court via Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sowcarpet is 179 km. The road distance is 152 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet without a car is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 56m.
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 Trisulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trisulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sowcarpet is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Puducherry to Sowcarpet.
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