There are 7 ways to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry by train, bus, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Chengalpattu06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry17644 / ...
5h 5m₹278–2,283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
5h 5m₹128–447Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry148.6 km
2h 47m₹506Line 06721 train, train, line 06799 train
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Tambaram
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
5h 7m₹387–3,048Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Broadway to Palavakkam109
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Palavakkam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus StandFlixBus IN5120
5h 26m₹293–774Drive 151 km
- Drive from Sowcarpet to Puducherry151 km
2h 30m₹1,602–2,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sowcarpet to Puducherry151 km
2h 30m₹3,400–4,100
Sowcarpet to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹450 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sowcarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Puducherry via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sowcarpet to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai Fort and arriving at Pondicherry via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Sowcarpet and Puducherry is 199 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry, including transfers.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Fort station.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Puducherry is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹120 - ₹450 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Sowcarpet, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Fort to Pondicherry via Chengalpattu in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–420 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Fort to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 Chennai Fort to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–420
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Broadway to Palavakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–75
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–18
- Express Service
- ₹18–26
- Deluxe Service
- ₹26–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–75
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Palavakkam to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹506
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sowcarpet to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Sowcarpet to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sowcarpet to Puducherry is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sowcarpet to Puducherry.
There are 1075+ hotels available in Puducherry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sowcarpet and Puducherry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.