There are 6 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train, line 06799 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 11m₹764–2,733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aavin to Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Roadbus 119
- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
5h 50m₹125–803Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN5131
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 34m₹497–2,058Drive 125 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Puducherrycar 125 km
2h 6m₹1,406–2,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Puducherrytaxi 125 km
2h 6m₹2,800–3,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
6h 4m₹187–1,520
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 Pondicherry Bus stand via Chengalpattu Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
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 and line 06799 train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 and line 06799 train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chengalpattu, which costs ₹490 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinganallur to Pondicherry via Tambaram and Villupuram Jn in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to Pondicherry Bus stand via Chengalpattu Toll Gate in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,800
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Aavin to Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
Bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- 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 - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Sholinganallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn 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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