What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights is to bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro which costs ₹150 - ₹800 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Thousand Lights?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thousand Lights station. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Central station via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Thousand Lights?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thousand Lights. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thousand Lights via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

The distance between Puducherry and Thousand Lights is 194 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Thousand Lights without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Thousand Lights bus from?

Puducherry to Thousand Lights bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Thousand Lights train from?

Puducherry to Thousand Lights train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs ₹150 - ₹800 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Puducherry to Thousand Lights bus arrive?

Puducherry to Thousand Lights bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.

Where does the Puducherry to Thousand Lights train arrive?

Puducherry to Thousand Lights train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guindy station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Thousand Lights?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thousand Lights is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Puducherry to Thousand Lights.

Where can I stay near Thousand Lights?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Thousand Lights.

Puducherry to Thousand Lights - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Thousand Lights by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Guindytrain 06026
3h 46m
₹200–1,370
Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 46m
₹150–767
Drive 147.4 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Thousand Lightscar 147.4 km
2h 23m
₹1,661–2,399
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thousand Lightstaxi 147.4 km
2h 23m
₹3,300–4,000
Train via Villupuram
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
3h 49m
₹405–3,061
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Puducherry - Chennai
2. Take the bus from M.G.R.Koyambedu to Anna Salai MET Collegebus 12X
4h 40m
₹451–1,425

Puducherry to Thousand Lights by train and subway

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thousand Lights, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Guindy once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h.

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