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How to get fromRoyapettah to Puducherryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    3h 54m
    ₹391–1,525

  2. Bus via M.G.R.Koyambedu

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    5h 38m
    ₹132–769

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train 16115
    5h 9m
    ₹201–1,439

  4. Drive  146.3 km

    1. Drive from Royapettah to Puducherrycar car 146.3 km
    2h 27m
    ₹1,638–2,366

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royapettah to Puducherrytaxi taxi 146.3 km
    2h 27m
    ₹3,300–4,000

Royapettah to Puducherry by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar1051Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. 30 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Trisulam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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