There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Agrakaram to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
4h 32m₹608–2,124Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 31m₹128–445Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h 49m₹288–2,233Drive 158.8 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Puducherrycar 158.8 km
2h 25m₹1,715–2,476Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Puducherrytaxi 158.8 km
2h 25m₹3,600–4,300Line 06728 train, line 06721 train, train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain
5h 51m₹490–3,898
Poompuhar to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹120 - ₹450 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Agrakaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Pondicherry via Perambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Puducherry is 175 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Agrakaram station.
Poompuhar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Agrakaram to Pondicherry via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam and Koyembedu in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
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
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Agrakaram to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–25
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–22
- A/C Service
- ₹13–25
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- 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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–420
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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
Poompuhar to Puducherry bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam station.
Poompuhar to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Puducherry is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Poompuhar to Puducherry.
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