There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani 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 9m₹139–437Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore17643 / ...
3h 51m₹209–1,414Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vadapalani148.9 km
2h 23m₹1,571–2,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vadapalani148.9 km
2h 23m₹3,300–4,000Bus via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bharathi Nagar/Shivaji Statue (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bharathi Nagar/Shivaji Statue to FlixBus Chennai - VadapalaniFlixBus IN5120
3h 45m₹290–750Bus via Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedu
4h 24m₹1,173–2,076
Puducherry to Vadapalani by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹440 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bharathi Nagar/Shivaji Statue and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vadapalani via Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Puducherry and Vadapalani is 156 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹130 - ₹440.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani, including transfers.
Puducherry to Vadapalani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bharathi Nagar/Shivaji Statue station.
Puducherry to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vadapalani is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹130 - ₹440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vadapalani, 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, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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 - Bharathi Nagar/Shivaji Statue to FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Vadapalani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani station.
Puducherry to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vadapalani is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Puducherry to Vadapalani.
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