There are 6 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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₹125–806Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 37mDrive 125 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Puducherrycar 125 km
2h 6m₹1,397–2,018Taxi
- 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₹211–1,544
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Aavin and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 MTC, depart from Aavin 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 Chennai, which costs and takes 5h 37m.
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 Aavin to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Little Mount, Little Mount, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, and Chennai in around 5h 37m.
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
Bus from Aavin to Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Sholinganallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Little Mount 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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