There are 6 ways to get from Royapettah to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
5h₹195–1,430Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 38m₹132–769Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 11m₹432–1,469Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Royapettah to Puducherrycar 145.5 km
2h 26m₹1,637–2,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royapettah to Puducherrytaxi 145.5 km
2h 26m₹3,300–4,000Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 9m₹401–3,125
Royapettah to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royapettah to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Royapettah to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Royapettah to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Yellow Pages and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Royapettah to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Pondicherry via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Royapettah and Puducherry is 194 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Royapettah to Puducherry, including transfers.
Royapettah to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Royapettah to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guindy station.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Royapettah, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Guindy to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guindy to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royapettah to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Royapettah to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapettah to Puducherry is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Royapettah to Puducherry.
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