There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 11005 / ...
7h 13m₹325–2,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
8h 50m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
8h 15m₹771–2,434Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Puducherrycar 220.4 km
3h 30m₹2,478–3,580Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Puducherrytaxi 220.4 km
3h 30m₹2,700–3,300
Tirupati to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Puducherry is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Pondicherry via Madhavaram Rountana and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirupati and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Tirupati and Puducherry is 302 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Puducherry without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Tirupati to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tirupati to Puducherry bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Puducherry is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Tirupati to Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Pondicherry via Chennai Madhavaram, Madhavaram Rountana, Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam, and Koyembedu in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tirupati to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Puducherry bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tirupati to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Puducherry is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Tirupati to Puducherry.
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