There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Agrakarambus 121A
3h 30m₹628–2,062Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Agrakarambus 121A
4h 10m₹130–463Train, line 06722 train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 17643 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
4h 27m₹490–3,876Drive 156.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Poompuharcar 156.4 km
2h 31m₹1,689–2,439Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Poompuhartaxi 156.4 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,200Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattutrain 17651 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
4h 39m₹389–3,060
Puducherry to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹470 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Agrakaram via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Villivakkam via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Puducherry and Poompuhar is 195 km. The road distance is 156.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Puducherry to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Poompuhar is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train and line 06722 train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Poompuhar, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Agrakaram via Koyembedu and Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Villivakkam via Villupuram Jn, Tambaram, Chennai Park, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Pondicherry to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Agrakaram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Agrakaram
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- 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
- ₹120–420
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Puducherry to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Poompuhar is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Puducherry to Poompuhar.
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