There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
5h 16m₹1,570–3,122Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn16861
7h 27m₹664–2,342Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chettinad255.1 km
4h 6m₹2,695–3,893Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chettinad255.1 km
4h 6m₹4,900–6,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Chettinad
6h 51m₹6,973–13,717
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
The distance between Puducherry and Chettinad is 334 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Puducherry to Chettinad, including transfers.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettinad is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 27m.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chettinad is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Puducherry to Chettinad.
There are 35+ hotels available in Chettinad.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chettinad, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–7,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–6,000
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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