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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train 43216 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    5h 18m
    ₹497–2,473

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain train 16111 / ...
    6h 43m
    ₹298–2,324

  3. Train via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain train 17653
    6h 31m
    ₹307–2,373

  4. Drive  157.1 km

    1. Drive from Tiruvallur to Puducherrycar car 157.1 km
    2h 30m
    ₹1,759–2,540

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tiruvallur to Puducherrytaxi taxi 157.1 km
    2h 30m
    ₹3,500–4,300

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Sriperumpudur Bus Terminalbus bus 583A
    2. Take the bus from Maduravoyal to Pondicherrybus bus
    6h 31m
    ₹562–3,262

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  • Distance: 197.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Pondicherry 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Pondicherry via Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal, Sriperumbudur, and Maduravoyal in around 6h 31m.

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