Puducherry to Chennai

Puducherry to Chennai

Puducherry
Chennai
Mon, Jun 15
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Puducherry to Chennai Destination Reviews

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Mario L
All fine. Expected little bit better bus, but was ok...
Puducherry to Chennai, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Freshbus, May 22, 2026
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Alan N
The coastal road was a mess of roadworks and diversions and the bus' suspension was shot.
Puducherry to Chennai, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Feb 8, 2026
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Jonas
Easy booking. Easy boarding. No toilet on-board. Fortunately a planned stop. It would have been nice to know that.
Puducherry to Chennai, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jan 31, 2026
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Yamuna
The driver drove as a crazyman
Puducherry to Chennai, Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jun 25, 2025
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Puducherry to Chennai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Asmii Travels
AC Sleeper
00:00
05:10
$43.83
Bus
Apple Travels
Non-AC Seater
00:30
05:20
$32.87
Bus
Skanda Travels
Non-AC Seater
00:50
04:10
$10.96
Bus
Raja Travels
AC Seater
01:10
05:05
$8.21
Bus
Metrolink Tours and Travels
Non-AC Seater
01:29
05:30
$21.92
Bus
Apple Travels
Non-AC Seater
01:45
05:20
$8.77
Bus
Deltaking Travels
AC Seater
02:05
06:05
$6.54
Bus
Olive Travels Lines
AC Seater
02:25
05:55
$7.12
Bus
Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt
AC Seater
02:45
04:55
$15.35
Bus
Thamizhi Travels
Non-AC Seater
03:01
03:00
$7.66
Bus
Alegria Holidays
Non-AC Seater
03:20
08:00
$20.88
Bus
Vetri Travels
AC Sleeper
03:40
06:00
$12.05
Bus
Apple Travels
Non-AC Seater
04:00
03:25
$32.88
Bus
Vee Vee Bus
AC Sleeper
04:20
07:30
$16.03
Bus
Yas Tours
AC Sleeper
04:40
08:25
$24.12
Bus
Vetri Travels
AC Sleeper
05:00
06:00
$12.05
Bus
Viswambara Transport
A/C Semi Sleeper
05:25
09:00
$3.84
Bus
NueGo
A/C Semi Sleeper
06:00
09:55
$2.34
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Bus
A1 Travels
A/C Semi Sleeper
06:30
08:45
$43.83
Bus
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
07:00
10:25
$5.37

How to get from Puducherry to Chennai

Travelling between Puducherry and Chennai is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 119.51 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.36.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Chennai?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 29 hours to travel between Puducherry and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Puducherry and Chennai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 10m to reach Chennai.

How much does it cost to get from Puducherry to Chennai?

Travelling between Puducherry and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 4.36 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 119.51 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Puducherry and Chennai ?

  • 1 from Puducherry to Chennai starting from 05:35 Pondicherry until 05:35 Pondicherry
  • 5 from Puducherry to Chennai starting from 00:00 Puducherry Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Puducherry Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Puducherry to Chennai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Puducherry to Chennai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Puducherry and Chennai

A1 Travels, ALIF Travels, Apple Bus, Aruna Bus Service, Aruna Travels, Asmii Travels, Avs Travels, Ayisha Travels, Bhoomija Travels, Deltaking Travels, Gmr Ragu Travels, Jayavin Travels, King Travels, Lion Travels, Morning Star Travels, Nanthi Travels, National Travels CHN, Nisha Travels, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Raja Travels, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, RGL Travels, Ride Inn KKR, RKK Travels, Rr Travels, RS Mani Knight Riders, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sky Bus IN, Sooriyan Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Muthu Jayam Travels, Suganthan Travels, Thai Mookambigai Xpress, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Universal Transport Service, Universal Travels, Vetri Travels, VPS Transport, Yas Tours, YBM Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Puducherry and Chennai

TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Puducherry to Chennai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 56% opted for a bus
  • 43% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Puducherry to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Puducherry to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure12:40 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day6
Distance13 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, ALIF Travels, Apple Bus, Aruna Bus Service, Aruna Travels, Asmii Travels, Avs Travels, Ayisha Travels, Bhoomija Travels, Deltaking Travels, Gmr Ragu Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, King Travels, Lion Travels, Morning Star Travels, Nanthi Travels, National Travels CHN, Nisha Travels, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Raja Travels, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, RGL Travels, Ride Inn KKR, RKK Travels, Rr Travels, RS Mani Knight Riders, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sky Bus IN, Sooriyan Travels, SpiceJet, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Muthu Jayam Travels, Suganthan Travels, TaxiBazaar, Thai Mookambigai Xpress, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, TravelODesk India, Universal Transport Service, Universal Travels, Vetri Travels, VPS Transport, Yas Tours, YBM Travels