There are 6 ways to get from Velachery to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 06721 train, bus
best- Take the train from Guindy to Marai Malai Nagar Katrain 06721 / ...
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus
4h 40m₹670–3,010Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
4h 59m₹118–726Train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain 06799 / ...
5h 4m₹390–3,110Drive 138 km
- Drive from Velachery to Puducherrycar 138 km
2h 19m₹1,556–2,247Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velachery to Puducherrytaxi 138 km
2h 19m₹3,100–3,800Train
- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherrytrain 06025
5h 13m₹180–1,460
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velachery to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹750 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Velachery to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Velachery to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Velachery Vijayanagar and arriving at Puducherry via Saidapet court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Velachery to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Pondicherry via Tambaram and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Velachery and Puducherry is 177 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Velachery to Puducherry without a car is to line 06721 train and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Velachery to Puducherry, including transfers.
Velachery to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Saidapet court station.
Velachery to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Velachery to Puducherry is to train and line 06799 train which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹110 - ₹750 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Velachery, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Velachery Vijayanagar to Pondicherry via Guindy TVK Estate, Guindy, Tambaram, and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guindy to Marai Malai Nagar Ka
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Guindy to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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
Velachery to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Velachery to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachery to Puducherry is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Velachery to Puducherry.
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