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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Pondicherry from various bus operators like NueGo, Universal Travels or Lion Travels for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Universal Travels	3h 20m	9:55 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	1:15 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Basic	$10	A Bus from Universal Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 4/30/2026 9:55:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/1/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 55m	9:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	1:40 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 4/30/2026 9:45:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/1/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Deltaking Travels	3h 35m	11:20 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	2:55 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Deltaking Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 4/30/2026 11:20:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Travels CHN	4h 10m	11:10 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	3:20 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 4/30/2026 11:10:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Lion Travels	3h 25m	11:05 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	First Class	$18	A Bus from Lion Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 4/30/2026 11:05:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
NueGo	3h 55m	8:00 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	11:55 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Business	$4	A Bus from NueGo goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 5/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/5/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Universal Travels	4h 0m	6:30 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$6	A Bus from Universal Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 5/5/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)	4h 0m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	First Class	$7	A Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 5/5/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/5/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	3h 55m	9:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	1:40 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$9	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 5/5/2026 9:45:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Orange Tours And Travels	3h 55m	4:35 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	First Class	$10	A Bus from Orange Tours And Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 5/5/2026 4:35:00 AM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 5/5/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Pondicherry is $3 on 4/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Pondicherry

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Pondicherry are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Chennai to Pondicherry. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Chennai and Pondicherry.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 23 buses from Chennai to Pondicherry, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Pondicherry, with 3 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Chennai to Pondicherry

Intrcity Smartbus

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry

Compare all providers like NueGo, Universal Travels and Lion Travels that travel 19 times every day by bus from Chennai to Pondicherry in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Pondicherry starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	0h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	85.3 miles
Bus Companies	NueGo, Universal Travels, Lion Travels, Sooriyan Travels, National Travels CHN, Intrcity Smartbus, Vivin Travels, YBM Travels, VKV Travels, Deltaking Travels and 3 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Pondicherry

Every day, 19 buses from 13 bus companies leave Chennai for Pondicherry: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/30/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

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Friday 05/01

$10

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$10

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Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Pondicherry

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Pondicherry, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Pondicherry. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $3.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Pondicherry, with $3. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Pondicherry

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Pondicherry in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chennai to Pondicherry are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chennai to Pondicherry

These are the most booked bus companies between Chennai to Pondicherry from our users.

NueGo from Chennai to Pondicherry

Here you will find the key facts about the NueGo bus route Chennai to Pondicherry:

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	4/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Pondicherry

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Pondicherry.

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

Pondicherry Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Bharat Petroleum Gas Station

IndianOil Gas Station

Gopalan Kadai Road No 25

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chennai to Pondicherry? Compare all modes of transports from Chennai to Pondicherry.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Pondicherry? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Pondicherry? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Pondicherry bus

How much does a Chennai Pondicherry bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 3h 55m to reach Pondicherry. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chennai to Pondicherry?

This route is offered by 13 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pondicherry.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Pondicherry each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Pondicherry bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Pondicherry take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Pondicherry is offered by VKV Travels and takes 0h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Pondicherry?

The earliest bus arriving in Pondicherry from Chennai starts at 9:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Pondicherry?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Pondicherry starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Pondicherry route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Pondicherry, passengers can travel with NueGo, Universal Travels and Lion Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Pondicherry?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Pondicherry by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: NueGo, Universal Travels and Lion Travels.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Pondicherry bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chennai Pondicherry bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Pondicherry bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chennai to Pondicherry?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Chennai and Pondicherry. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Pondicherry

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Chennai and to Pondicherry

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chennai and to Pondicherry. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!