There are 6 ways to get from Chepauk to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Guindy to Pondicherry06025
5h 3m₹197–1,433Bus via Tiruvanmiyur
cheapest- Take the bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
5h 5m₹130–750Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry148.6 km
2h 47m₹508Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Palavakkam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus StandFlixBus IN5120
5h 13m₹292–761Drive 146.8 km
- Drive from Chepauk to Puducherry146.8 km
2h 25m₹1,561–2,255Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chepauk to Puducherry146.8 km
2h 25m₹3,300–4,000
Chepauk to Puducherry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to bus via Tiruvanmiyur which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chepauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Marina Beach and arriving at Puducherry via Tiruvanmiyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chepauk to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Government Estate and arriving at Pondicherry via Guindy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chepauk and Puducherry is 196 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chepauk to Puducherry, including transfers.
Chepauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruvanmiyur station.
Chepauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guindy station.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruvanmiyur, which costs ₹130 - ₹750 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Chepauk, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Guindy to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–390 and the journey takes 3h 25m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–390
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Tiruvanmiyur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Palavakkam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹508
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chepauk to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chepauk to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chepauk to Puducherry is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chepauk to Puducherry.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chepauk and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.