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How to get fromThandalam to Puducherryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Thandalam to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain train 16115 / ...
    3h 59m
    ₹765–2,003

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    5h 40m
    ₹230–838

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    4h 25m
    ₹710–2,238

  4. Drive  144.5 km

    1. Drive from Thandalam to Puducherrycar car 144.5 km
    2h 18m
    ₹1,402–2,025

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thandalam to Puducherrytaxi taxi 144.5 km
    2h 18m
    ₹3,200–3,900

  6. Bus via Central station

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    5h 11m
    ₹490–1,043

Thandalam to Puducherry by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Thandalam, 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 Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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