There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
3h 33m₹170–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
3h 45m₹559–2,030Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Puducherrycar 132.3 km
2h 7m₹1,495–2,159Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Puducherrytaxi 132.3 km
2h 7m₹3,000–3,600Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tambaram West Bus stand to Stangebus 500
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 19m₹352–2,160
Tambaram to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram West Bus stand and arriving at Pondicherry via Urappakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Tambaram and Puducherry is 172 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tambaram to Pondicherry takes 3h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tambaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Urappakkam station.
Tambaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Puducherry is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, 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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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
Tambaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Tambaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Puducherry is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Tambaram to Puducherry.
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