There are 5 ways to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
4h 56m₹118–726Train
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain 16115
5h 19m₹203–1,462Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Velachcheri to Puducherrycar 138.5 km
2h 20m₹1,568–2,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velachcheri to Puducherrytaxi 138.5 km
2h 20m₹3,100–3,800Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 18m₹491–1,528
Velachcheri to Puducherry by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹750 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Velachcheri to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Dhandeeswaram and arriving at Puducherry via Saidapet court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Velachcheri to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Little Mount and arriving at Pondicherry via Trisulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Velachcheri and Puducherry is 150 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹110 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry, including transfers.
Velachcheri to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Saidapet court station.
Velachcheri to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Trisulam station.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹110 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Velachcheri, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Trisulam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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
Velachcheri to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Velachcheri to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachcheri to Puducherry is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Velachcheri to Puducherry.
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