There are 5 ways to get from Santhome to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherrybus
4h 55m₹119–826Train
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain 16115
5h 25m₹207–1,468Drive 142.1 km
- Drive from Santhome to Puducherrycar 142.1 km
2h 22m₹1,606–2,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santhome to Puducherrytaxi 142.1 km
2h 22m₹3,200–3,900Bus via M.G.R.Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 19m₹433–1,481
Santhome to Puducherry by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santhome to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹850 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Santhome to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Santhome to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Santhome Church and arriving at Puducherry via Tiruvanmiyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Santhome to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Teynampet and arriving at Pondicherry via Trisulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Santhome and Puducherry is 152 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from Santhome to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹110 - ₹850.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Santhome to Puducherry, including transfers.
Santhome to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruvanmiyur station.
Santhome to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Trisulam station.
The best way to get from Santhome to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹110 - ₹850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Santhome, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Trisulam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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
Santhome to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Santhome to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santhome to Puducherry is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Santhome to Puducherry.
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