There are 6 ways to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Koyembedu
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
3h 58m₹607–2,123Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 11m₹128–724Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
5h 31m₹315–2,314Drive 151.4 km
- Drive from Virugambakkam to Puducherrycar 151.4 km
2h 24m₹1,706–2,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virugambakkam to Puducherrytaxi 151.4 km
2h 24m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry Bus standbus
5h 9m₹397–2,123
Virugambakkam to Puducherry by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹750 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virugambakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kaliyamman Kovil and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Virugambakkam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Cmbt and arriving at Pondicherry via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Virugambakkam and Puducherry is 173 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.
The best way to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Koyembedu which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Virugambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Virugambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Virugambakkam to Puducherry is to bus via Koyembedu which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Virugambakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 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/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–2,100
- 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 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Virugambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Virugambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virugambakkam to Puducherry is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Virugambakkam to Puducherry.
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