Chennai to Pondicherry
Head to Pondicherry’s colonial streets and calm beaches, a change from Chennai’s busy urban life. Traveling between Chennai and Pondicherry offers several transport choices, and you’ll find their schedules, journey times and prices outlined below.
Travel options for Chennai to Pondicherry
Travel from Chennai to Pondicherry and save with a bus for 378 INR, or reach your destination faster by charter in 2h y 15 minutes.
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry
Depart from Chennai and start your bus journey from Chennai toward Pondicherry, with the first departure of the day at 02:30, arriving at Puducherry or Puthuchery, Puducherry. The trip takes about 2 hours 44 minutes, with fares starting from 378 INR. Check schedules and reserve your seat in advance.
Prices: 378 INR
Duration: 2h 44m – 5h 5m ⏱
Train from Chennai to Pondicherry
Catch a train at Perambur, Chennai or Chennai Egmore for a scenic trip connecting Chennai with Pondicherry. Expect the journey to take approximately 4 hours 5 minutes, with fares from 429 INR and arrive at Pondicherry, Puducherry. Make sure to get your ticket early.
Prices: 429 INR
Duration: 4h 5m – 4h 45m ⏱
Charter from Chennai to Pondicherry
Skip the queues and crowded transport: a private driver will pick you up in Chennai and drop you off at your chosen location in Pondicherry. The journey takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes with fares starting at 6,342 INR. Book your transfer.
Prices: 6,342 INR
Duration: 2h 15m – 6h ⏱
Combined from Chennai to Pondicherry
For travelers connecting Chennai and Pondicherry via combined transport, departures are available from MAA Chennai Airport with arrivals at PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry. The entire journey typically takes around 5 hours 30 minutes, offering a flexible and practical way to reach your destination. Ticket prices start from 8,118 INR, check the available combined transport options here.
Prices: 8,118 INR
Duration: 5h 30m – 9h 35m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Chennai to Pondicherry
- Puducherry are accessible via buses departing Chennai, taking roughly 2h 44m to 5h 5m on the road. Ticket prices begin at 378 to 5,038 INR, and services run from 02:30 until 23:50.
- Catch a bus at Chennai, with a journey lasting roughly 4h 50m. You’ll arrive at Puthuchery, Puducherry. Tickets begin from 1,512 INR, and services run at 17:00.
Cheapest Bus Chennai to Pondicherry
378 INR, from Chennai to Puducherry, departure at some times, duration 3h 55mFastest Bus Chennai to Pondicherry
2217 INR, from Chennai to Puducherry, departure at 20:01, duration 2h 44mBus Timetable: Chennai → Puducherry
- 02:30 06:00 3h 30m 880 INR
- 04:35 08:30 3h 55m 4649 INR
- 04:45 08:00 3h 15m 1512 INR
- 05:00 08:50 3h 50m 378 INR
- 05:05 08:30 3h 25m 1625 INR
- 05:20 08:35 3h 15m 406 INR
- 05:30 09:00 3h 30m 3137 INR
- 05:45 10:15 4h 30m 1258 INR
- 06:00 09:50 3h 50m 378 INR
- 06:05 09:00 2h 55m 504 INR
- 06:30 09:40 3h 10m 441 INR
- 07:00 10:55 3h 55m 378 INR
- 07:20 11:30 4h 10m 1260 INR
- 07:35 11:55 4h 20m 3776 INR
- 07:40 11:00 3h 20m 743 INR
- 08:00 11:55 3h 55m 416 INR
- 09:40 13:20 3h 40m 406 INR
- 09:50 14:00 4h 10m 1071 INR
- 10:00 13:55 3h 55m 378 INR
- 10:30 14:45 4h 15m 3022 INR
- 10:50 15:00 4h 10m 856 INR
- 11:00 15:35 4h 35m 1732 INR
- 11:20 15:30 4h 10m 1260 INR
- 11:30 15:25 3h 55m 378 INR
- 11:50 16:55 5h 5m 1422 INR
- 14:00 17:55 3h 55m 680 INR
- 14:35 18:45 4h 10m 708 INR
- 15:00 18:55 3h 55m 693 INR
- 15:05 19:00 3h 55m 708 INR
- 15:30 18:30 3h 2770 INR
- 15:35 19:45 4h 10m 1260 INR
- 15:40 19:20 3h 40m 488 INR
- 15:50 20:00 4h 10m 3061 INR
- 16:00 20:15 4h 15m 3778 INR
- 16:30 21:15 4h 45m 1258 INR
- 16:45 20:15 3h 30m 1889 INR
- 17:00 21:20 4h 20m 2799 INR
- 17:05 20:00 2h 55m 504 INR
- 17:50 21:00 3h 10m 441 INR
- 18:00 21:40 3h 40m 1386 INR
- 18:05 21:30 3h 25m 2352 INR
- 19:30 00:35 5h 5m 630 INR
- 19:50 23:50 4h 882 INR
- 20:00 00:30 4h 30m 880 INR
- 20:01 22:45 2h 44m 2217 INR
- 20:05 23:50 3h 45m 2948 INR
- 20:10 23:55 3h 45m 817 INR
- 20:15 23:40 3h 25m 2798 INR
- 20:20 23:19 2h 59m 2400 INR
- 20:25 23:50 3h 25m 2380 INR
- 20:30 01:00 4h 30m 5038 INR
- 20:41 00:45 4h 4m 3778 INR
- 20:50 00:30 3h 40m 943 INR
- 20:55 01:00 4h 5m 2518 INR
- 21:00 01:45 4h 45m 1258 INR
- 21:05 00:55 3h 50m 691 INR
- 21:10 01:05 3h 55m 819 INR
- 21:15 01:15 4h 3149 INR
- 21:20 01:30 4h 10m 693 INR
- 21:30 01:30 4h 1128 INR
- 21:31 01:30 3h 59m 660 INR
- 21:35 01:45 4h 10m 1006 INR
- 21:45 01:15 3h 30m 1732 INR
- 21:46 01:45 3h 59m 660 INR
- 21:50 01:30 3h 40m 882 INR
- 21:55 01:15 3h 20m 1132 INR
- 22:00 01:15 3h 15m 3149 INR
- 22:01 01:45 3h 44m 504 INR
- 22:05 01:00 2h 55m 2507 INR
- 22:06 02:05 3h 59m 708 INR
- 22:15 01:40 3h 25m 1186 INR
- 22:20 01:45 3h 25m 1008 INR
- 22:21 01:30 3h 9m 504 INR
- 22:30 01:24 2h 54m 2016 INR
- 22:35 01:59 3h 24m 1329 INR
- 22:45 02:00 3h 15m 1636 INR
- 22:50 02:05 3h 15m 1121 INR
- 23:00 02:30 3h 30m 3779 INR
- 23:05 02:15 3h 10m 708 INR
- 23:10 02:10 3h 1625 INR
- 23:15 02:45 3h 30m 1121 INR
- 23:30 02:40 3h 10m 529 INR
- 23:50 03:30 3h 40m 504 INR
Bus Timetable: Chennai → Puthuchery, Puducherry
- 17:00 21:50 4h 50m 1512 INR
Train Routes & Schedules from Chennai to Pondicherry
- From Perambur, Chennai to Pondicherry, Puducherry, expect a train trip of about 4h 45m. Rail services operate at 06:20, and fares start at 1,286 INR.
- Catch a train at Chennai Egmore heading toward Pondicherry, Puducherry, with the ride typically lasting 4h 5m. Departures operate at 18:10, and fares start at 429 INR.
Cheapest & Fastest Train Chennai to Pondicherry
429 INR, from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry, Puducherry, departure at 18:10, duration 4h 5mTrain Timetable: Chennai Egmore → Pondicherry, Puducherry
- 18:10 22:15 4h 5m 429 INR
Train Timetable: Perambur, Chennai → Pondicherry, Puducherry
- 06:20 11:05 4h 45m 1286 INR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Chennai to Pondicherry
- Hop into a private driver service at Chennai Hotel Transfer and reach Pondicherry, Puducherry after roughly 2h 36m. With frequent departures available, tickets start at 6,342 INR.
- Start your journey at Chennai Hotel Transfer in a VIP transfer and arrive at Pondicherry Hotel Transfer, Puducherry after about 6h. With frequent departures available, fares start from 9,072 INR.
- Board a private taxi at Chennai Egmore Railway Station and reach Puducherry Hotel Transfer, with the trip taking roughly 2h 15m. Multiple departures are available with fares starting at 7,474 INR.
Cheapest Charter Chennai to Pondicherry
6342 INR, from Chennai Hotel Transfer to Pondicherry, Puducherry, departure at --:--, duration 2h 36mFastest Charter Chennai to Pondicherry
7474 INR, from Chennai Egmore Railway Station to Puducherry Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 2h 15mCharter Timetable: Chennai Egmore Railway Station → Puducherry Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 15m 7474 INR
Charter Timetable: Chennai Hotel Transfer → Pondicherry Hotel Transfer, Puducherry
- --:-- --:-- 6h 9072 INR
Charter Timetable: Chennai Hotel Transfer → Pondicherry, Puducherry
- --:-- --:-- 2h 36m 6342 INR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Chennai to Pondicherry
Set off from MAA Chennai Airport on a coordinated transfer involving different vehicles toward Pondicherry. The journey usually lasts 5h 30m to 9h 35m, with departures scheduled from 07:10 until 11:15. Fares starting at 8,118 to 9,153 INR and arrival is at PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry. Consulting the timetable for multi-leg connections between Chennai and Pondicherry lets you plan your departure and secure your seat.
Cheapest Combined Chennai to Pondicherry
8118 INR, from MAA Chennai Airport to PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry, departure at some times, duration 8h 15mFastest Combined Chennai to Pondicherry
9153 INR, from MAA Chennai Airport to PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry, departure at 11:15, duration 5h 30mCombined Timetable: MAA Chennai Airport → PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry
- 07:10 16:45 9h 35m 8118 INR
- 08:30 16:45 8h 15m 8118 INR
- 11:15 16:45 5h 30m 9153 INR
Frequently Asked Questions Chennai to Pondicherry
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chennai to Pondicherry.
How long does the Chennai to Pondicherry trip usually take?
Travel time on the Chennai to Pondicherry route varies by transport type. Trains take about 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes, buses about 2 hours 44 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes, and flights about 5 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes including the available services.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Chennai to Pondicherry?
The cheapest option on the Chennai to Pondicherry route is usually the bus, with fares starting at INR 378. Train tickets start at INR 429, while charter and flight options are higher priced. The exact fare depends on the service and booking class.
What does a Chennai to Pondicherry ticket normally cost overall?
Prices on the Chennai to Pondicherry route vary widely by transport type. Buses range from INR 378 to INR 5,038, trains from INR 429 to INR 1,286, flights from INR 8,118 to INR 9,153, and charter services from INR 6,342 to INR 9,072.
Which option is the fastest for Chennai to Pondicherry?
The fastest listed option on the Chennai to Pondicherry route is the charter service from Chennai Egmore Railway Station to Puducherry Hotel Transfer, which takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. Other charter and bus services can take longer depending on the exact pickup and drop-off points.
Where do buses leave from and arrive on the Chennai to Pondicherry route?
Bus services on the Chennai to Pondicherry route depart from Chennai and arrive in Puducherry or Puthuchery, Puducherry. The route has many departures, with 84 bus trips listed, so the exact boarding point can vary within Chennai.
What are the train stations for Chennai to Pondicherry?
Trains on the Chennai to Pondicherry route depart from Perambur, Chennai or Chennai Egmore and arrive at Pondicherry, Puducherry. There are only two train trips listed, so station choice depends on the specific service.
Are there flights between Chennai and Pondicherry, and what are the airport points?
Yes, flights are listed on the Chennai to Pondicherry route. They depart from MAA Chennai Airport and arrive at PNY Pondicherry Airport, Puducherry. The available flight services run between about 5 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 35 minutes.
How often do buses run from Chennai to Pondicherry, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus departures on the Chennai to Pondicherry route are frequent, with 84 trips listed, but no fixed interval is provided. The first bus leaves at 02:30 and the last one at 23:50, giving a wide spread of options through the day.
What are the train timings for Chennai to Pondicherry?
Train services on the Chennai to Pondicherry route start at 06:20 and the last departure is at 18:10. No regular frequency is listed, and there are only two train trips available, so timing options are limited compared with buses.
If I want a door-to-door transfer on Chennai to Pondicherry, what charter options exist?
Charter services on the Chennai to Pondicherry route include transfers from Chennai Hotel Transfer or Chennai Egmore Railway Station to Puducherry destinations. Prices range from INR 6,342 to INR 9,072, and durations run from about 2 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours.
Where should I book Chennai to Pondicherry tickets if I want to check the available services?
For Chennai to Pondicherry bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check the listed services and route details. It shows the available bus, train, flight, and charter options, along with the current stations, prices, and timings.
Why does travel time vary so much on the Chennai to Pondicherry route?
Travel time varies because the route has different transport types and different stop patterns. Buses range from about 2 hours 44 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes, trains from about 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes, and flights from about 5 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes.
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