There are 7 ways to get from Tamil Nādu 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, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
4h 56m₹299–2,273Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry147.9 km
2h 47m₹540Train
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
5h 5m₹278–2,283Drive 149.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Puducherrycar 149.4 km
2h 30m₹1,686–2,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Puducherrytaxi 149.4 km
2h 30m₹3,400–4,100
Tamil Nādu to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamil Nādu 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 Tamil Nādu to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Puducherry is 179 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu 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 Tamil Nādu to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Tamil Nādu to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Puducherry is to bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, 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, you can take a subway from Chennai Central to Pondicherry via Egmore, Chennai Egmore, and Villupuram Jn in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Fort to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹540
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Tamil Nādu to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Tamil Nādu to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Puducherry is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Puducherry.
There are 1178+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tamil Nādu and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.