There are 6 ways to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 24m₹608–2,126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 35m₹128–727Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
5h 8m₹189–1,423Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
2h 47m₹528Drive 150 km
- Drive from Sowcarpet to Puducherrycar 150 km
2h 31m₹1,691–2,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sowcarpet to Puducherrytaxi 150 km
2h 31m₹3,400–4,100
Sowcarpet to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sowcarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sowcarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Sowcarpet and Puducherry is 179 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry, including transfers.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Sowcarpet, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹528
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Sowcarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sowcarpet to Puducherry is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sowcarpet to Puducherry.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sowcarpet and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.