There are 6 ways to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
5h 4m₹609–2,127Bus via Ambedkar Nagar
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
6h 41m₹129–731Line 06728 train, train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain
6h 5m₹490–3,948Drive 155.2 km
- Drive from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherrycar 155.2 km
2h 35m₹1,752–2,531Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherrytaxi 155.2 km
2h 35m₹3,500–4,200Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
6h 12m₹288–2,233
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry is to bus via Ambedkar Nagar which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Agrakaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Thirumalai nagar and Puducherry is 183 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.
The best way to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry, including transfers.
Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villivakkam station.
The best way to get from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can line 06728 train and train and line 06799 train, which costs ₹490 - ₹4,000 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Thirumalai nagar, 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 vehicle from Thirumalai nagar to Pondicherry via Villivakkam, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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
Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Thirumalai nagar to Puducherry.
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