There are 6 ways to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
4h₹825–2,074Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pudupakkam to Tambarambus 517K
- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
5h 54m₹187–1,428Bus
- Take the bus from Pudupakkam to Vandalur Zoobus 517K
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
4h 33m₹569–2,110Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Pudupakkam to Puducherrycar 117.2 km
1h 59m₹1,315–1,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pudupakkam to Puducherrytaxi 117.2 km
1h 59m₹2,600–3,200Bus via Stange
- Take the bus from Pudupakkam to Vandalur Zoobus 517K
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 47m₹363–2,227
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry is to bus and train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Pudupakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Pudupakkam and arriving at Pondicherry via Vandaloor Zoo and Urappakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pudupakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Pudupakkam and Puducherry is 197 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹800 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Pudupakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Pudupakkam station.
Pudupakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Pudupakkam to Puducherry is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹800 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Pudupakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pudupakkam to Pondicherry via Vandaloor Zoo and Urappakkam in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Pudupakkam to Vandalur Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹29–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
Bus from Pudupakkam to Vandalur Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹29–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
Bus from Pudupakkam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹17–130
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–24
- Express Service
- ₹25–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–130
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Pudupakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vandalur Zoo station.
Pudupakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pudupakkam to Puducherry is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Pudupakkam to Puducherry.
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