There are 6 ways to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Sriperumbudur
best- Take the bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Sriperumpudur Bus Terminalbus 583A
- Take the bus from Maduravoyal to Pondicherrybus
6h 31m₹561–3,252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
8h 1m₹250–1,708Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
6h 39m₹507–4,073Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Tiruvallur to Puducherrycar 157.1 km
2h 30m₹1,766–2,551Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvallur to Puducherrytaxi 157.1 km
2h 30m₹3,500–4,300Train
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
6h 54m₹298–2,324
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruvallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thiruvallur Terminal and arriving at Pondicherry via Sriperumbudur and Maduravoyal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvallur to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Tiruvallur and Puducherry is 218 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Sriperumbudur which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tiruvallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thiruvallur Terminal station.
Tiruvallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Puducherry is to bus via Sriperumbudur which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Pondicherry via Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal, Sriperumbudur, and Maduravoyal in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Pondicherry via Thiruvallur Oil Mill, Tiruvallur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maduravoyal to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Maduravoyal to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- 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 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruvallur to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal station.
Tiruvallur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvallur to Puducherry is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tiruvallur to Puducherry.
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