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How to get fromWalajapet to Puducherryby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Walajapet to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    6h

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain train 11005 / ...
    6h 9m
    ₹589–2,653

  3. Drive  139.5 km

    1. Drive from Walajapet to Puducherrycar car 139.5 km
    2h 13m
    ₹1,352–1,953

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walajapet to Puducherrytaxi taxi 139.5 km
    2h 13m
    ₹3,500–4,200

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    7h 35m
    ₹808–1,780

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  • Distance: 271.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Puducherry, India?

You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Arcot and Chennai in around 6h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherry 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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