There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
3h 40m₹130–473Train, line 06722 train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram17643 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort06722 / ...
4h 7m₹380–3,026Drive 151.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sowcarpet151.4 km
2h 26m₹1,583–2,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sowcarpet151.4 km
2h 26m₹3,400–4,100Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - PalavakkamFlixBus IN5120
- Take the bus from Palavakkam to Broadway109
4h 2m₹293–701Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chengalpattu17651 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Fort06722 / ...
4h 19m₹279–2,210
Puducherry to Sowcarpet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹480 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Sowcarpet. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sowcarpet. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chennai Fort via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sowcarpet is 180 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹480.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sowcarpet is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹480. Alternatively, you can train and line 06722 train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sowcarpet, India?
SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–420 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Fort via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram in around 4h 7m.
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- 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 Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Palavakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Palavakkam to Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sowcarpet is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Puducherry to Sowcarpet.
There are 969+ hotels available in Sowcarpet.