There are 6 ways to get from Thandalam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 20m₹874–2,864Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 47m₹230–838Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 24m₹710–2,238Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Thandalam to Puducherrycar 144.5 km
2h 18m₹1,625–2,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thandalam to Puducherrytaxi 144.5 km
2h 18m₹3,200–3,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College to FlixBus Chennai - Guindybus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
5h 47m₹320–1,556
Thandalam to Puducherry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thandalam to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹230 - ₹850 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thandalam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thandalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Thandalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Thandalam and Puducherry is 194 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Thandalam to Puducherry without a car is to train and line 06799 train which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Thandalam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Thandalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Thandalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Thandalam to Puducherry is to train and line 06799 train which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Thandalam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thandalam to Pondicherry via Tambaram and Villupuram Jn in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College to FlixBus Chennai - Guindy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Thandalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Thandalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thandalam to Puducherry is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Thandalam to Puducherry.
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