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How to get fromTirupati to Puducherryby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Tirupati to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    5h 45m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Pondicherrytrain train 16111 / ...
    8h 25m
    ₹210–1,700

  3. Train via Vellore

    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain train 16220 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain train 11005 / ...
    7h 28m
    ₹325–2,507

  4. Drive  218.6 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Puducherrycar car 218.6 km
    3h 28m
    ₹2,121–3,063

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Puducherrytaxi taxi 218.6 km
    3h 28m
    ₹2,900–3,500

  6. Bus via Tiruvannāmalai

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 19m

  7. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 44m

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  • Distance: 215.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Puducherry, India?

Sree Kvr Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 45m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tirupati to Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn in around 7h 28m.

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