What is the best way to travel from Chennai to Pondicherry?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses for the journey to Pondicherry from Chennai. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 7 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Pondicherry from Chennai?
You can get to Pondicherry with just $4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)4h 0m05:00 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop9:00 PMPondicherryBus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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YBM Travels3h 15m010:15 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop1:30 AMPondicherryBus Stand0First ClassA Bus from YBM Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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National Travels CHN4h 10m011:10 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop3:20 AMPondicherryBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 11:10:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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National Travels CHN4h 25m09:15 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop1:40 AMPondicherryBus Stand0BasicA Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/7/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m06:10 PMChennai Airport9:10 PMPondicherry0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chennai Airport (India) at 10/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/8/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/9/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Indian Railways3h 40m06:10 AMChennaiEgmore Railway Station9:50 AMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/9/2026 6:10:00 AM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Indian Railways3h 50m07:15 AMChennaiEgmore Railway Station11:05 AMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/10/2026 7:15:00 AM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Chennai to Pondicherry?
You can get to Pondicherry from Chennai in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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YBM Travels3h 15m010:15 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop1:30 AMPondicherryBus Stand0First ClassA Bus from YBM Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)4h 0m05:00 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop9:00 PMPondicherryBus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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National Travels CHN4h 10m011:10 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop3:20 AMPondicherryBus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 11:10:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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National Travels CHN4h 25m09:15 PMChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop1:40 AMPondicherryBus Stand0BasicA Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/5/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/7/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m06:10 PMChennai Airport9:10 PMPondicherry0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chennai Airport (India) at 10/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/8/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Indian Railways3h 40m06:10 AMChennaiEgmore Railway Station9:50 AMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/9/2026 6:10:00 AM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/9/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Fastest Trains Friday
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Indian Railways3h 50m07:15 AMChennaiEgmore Railway Station11:05 AMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/10/2026 7:15:00 AM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Indian Railways4h 5m06:10 PMChennaiEgmore Railway Station10:15 PMPondicherryPuducherry Train Station0EconomyA Train from Indian Railways goes from Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (India) at 10/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to Puducherry Train Station, Pondicherry (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry
What are the most popular stations in Chennai and Pondicherry?
In Chennai, you will usually depart from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, while in Pondicherry you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Puducherry Train Station or Bus Stand, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pondicherry from Chennai? With 2 connections between 7 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chennai and Pondicherry, you can pay as low as $4 with a Train from Indian Railways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Pondicherry in just 2h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chennai and Pondicherry are Indian Railways, National Travels CHN and Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chennai and Pondicherry is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tiruvottiyūr or to Puducherry Airport, and look at flights from Chennai Airport, and landing at Puducherry Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chennai to Pondicherry?
The most popular companies between Chennai and Pondicherry, are Indian Railways, National Travels CHN and Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Travels CHN, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), YBM Travels and 1 more.
Train companies: Indian Railways
All you need to know when you travel from Chennai to Pondicherry
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chennai to Pondicherry. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chennai to Pondicherry
How can I reach Pondicherry from Chennai?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Pondicherry from Chennai.
How far is Pondicherry from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai and Pondicherry is 85.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chennai and Pondicherry?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 34 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chennai to Pondicherry?
You can get to Pondicherry with just $4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways.
What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Pondicherry?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pondicherry in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Chennai and to Pondicherry
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chennai and to Pondicherry. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
