There are 6 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
3h 51m₹663–1,883Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aavin to Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Roadbus 119
- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
5h 50m₹126–808Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 48m₹541–1,541Drive 125 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Puducherrycar 125 km
2h 6m₹1,415–2,044Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Puducherrytaxi 125 km
2h 6m₹2,800–3,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain 16115
6h 13m₹211–1,546
Sholinganallur to Puducherry by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹850 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Puducherry is 189 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur station.
Sholinganallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, 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 FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to Puducherry via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 5h 48m.
- 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 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–150
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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
Sholinganallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Sholinganallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Puducherry is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sholinganallur to Puducherry.
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