Puducherry to Chennai

Puducherry to Chennai

Puducherry
Chennai
Wed, May 22
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Puducherry to Chennai Schedule

Puducherry to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Rathimeena Travels B AC Seater 01:48 - 05:03₹ 605
Mutharamman Travels Non-AC Seater 02:30 - 05:30₹ 1,154
Vetri Travels AC Sleeper 05:00 - 06:15₹ 1,500
Best Roadlines AC Sleeper 06:25 - 08:30₹ 1,675
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 09:50 - 12:50₹ 443
Universal Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 10:40 - 14:25₹ 567
NueGo A/C Semi Sleeper 12:00 - 16:05₹ 310
Sri Vaari Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 15:10 - 18:00₹ 1,011
Orange Tours AC Sleeper 17:50 - 22:15₹ 693
Rathimeena Travels B Non-AC Seater 19:00 - 22:15₹ 462
Sri Krishna Travels AC Sleeper 20:40 - 23:00₹ 2,877
Vinoth Travels AC Seater 23:59 - 06:00₹ 751

Transportation from Puducherry to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Puducherry to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure1:15 AM
Latest Departure6:50 PM
Departures per day15
Distance63 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlegria Holidays, Cab Expresso, Indian Railways, King Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sooriyan Travels, Sri Mahaganapathi Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Svkdt Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, TravelODesk India, Vetri Travels, YBM Travels

Puducherry to Chennai Destination Reviews

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Bus was 2.5 hours late and conductor kept saying they would be there soon. But what he said was a 30 minute delay was much longer. We would have appreciated honest feedback, since we could have waited in a cafe instead of on a street corner.
Bus A/C Semi Sleeper, Universal Travels, May 30, 2022
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How to get from Puducherry to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 66.41 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.61.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 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 1h 15m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 6h 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 7.61 if you opt for a YBM Travels bus and as expensive as USD 66.41 if you buy a Sri Mahaganapathi Travels Bus 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 ?

  • 15 from Puducherry to Chennai starting from 01:15 Puducherry until 18:50 Puducherry

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

Alegria Holidays, King Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sooriyan Travels, Sri Mahaganapathi Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Svkdt Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Vetri Travels, 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

Cab Expresso, 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 Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 93% took a train
  • 6% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other