There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Ponneri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 06741 train
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 06741 / ...
4h 54m₹240–1,539Bus, train, line 06741 train
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gatebus
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Parktrain
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain
5h₹764–3,910Drive 184.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ponnericar 184.6 km
2h 55m₹1,982–2,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ponneritaxi 184.6 km
2h 55m₹4,100–5,000Train, line 06741 train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 06741 / ...
5h 22m₹490–3,976Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Gummidipunditrain 17643
5h 41m₹307–2,399
Puducherry to Ponneri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to bus and line 06741 train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ponneri via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Puducherry and Ponneri is 212 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ponneri without a car is to bus and line 06741 train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Puducherry to Ponneri, including transfers.
Puducherry to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
Puducherry to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ponneri is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Puducherry to Ponneri.
There are three+ hotels available in Ponneri.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ponneri, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Ponneri via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram, Chennai Park, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Pondicherry to Gummidipundi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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
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