Bus and Coach from Pondicherry to Chennai: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pondicherry to Chennai

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pondicherry to Chennai from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, YBM Travels or SVKDT Travels for the next days.

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Monday

£4

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

£6

Friday

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Universal Travels	3h 30m	17:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	20:45	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£4	A Bus from Universal Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 23/03/2026 17:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
SVKDT Travels	4h 30m	18:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	22:45	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£13	A Bus from SVKDT Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 23/03/2026 18:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Lion Travels	3h 45m	01:05	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	04:50	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£14	A Bus from Lion Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 23/03/2026 01:05:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 04:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Vivin Travels	4h 30m	01:30	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	06:00	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£14	A Bus from Vivin Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 23/03/2026 01:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Sooriyan Travels	4h 0m	02:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	06:15	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Sooriyan Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 23/03/2026 02:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	2h 37m	02:05	Pondicherry	Bus Stop	04:42	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station	Basic	£6	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Pondicherry (India) at 26/03/2026 02:05:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 04:42:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 37m
YBM Travels	3h 45m	01:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	05:00	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£8	A Bus from YBM Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 26/03/2026 01:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Vivin Travels	4h 30m	01:30	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	06:00	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£8	A Bus from Vivin Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 26/03/2026 01:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
SVKDT Travels	4h 30m	18:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	22:45	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	First Class	£13	A Bus from SVKDT Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 26/03/2026 18:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Sooriyan Travels	4h 0m	02:15	Pondicherry	Bus Stand	06:15	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Sooriyan Travels goes from Bus Stand, Pondicherry (India) at 26/03/2026 02:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pondicherry to Chennai is £2 on 20/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pondicherry and Chennai

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Pondicherry to Chennai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Pondicherry and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 13 coaches from Pondicherry to Chennai, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pondicherry and Chennai, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pondicherry to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, YBM Travels and SVKDT Travels that travel 8 times every day by bus from Pondicherry to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pondicherry to Chennai starting from £2!

Cheapest Bus	£2
Fastest Bus	2h 37m
Earliest Coach	01:05
Latest Coach	18:15
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	137.3 km
Coach Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, YBM Travels, SVKDT Travels, Sooriyan Travels, Vivin Travels, Lion Travels and Universal Travels

Cheapest coach connections from Pondicherry to Chennai

Every day, 8 buses from 7 coach companies leave Pondicherry for Chennai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

£8

Monday 23/03

£4

Tuesday 24/03

£8

Wednesday 25/03

£4

Thursday 26/03

£4

Friday 27/03

£8

Saturday 28/03

£40

Sunday 29/03

Monday 30/03

£10

Tuesday 31/03

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

Friday 03/04

£40

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 05/04

£40

Monday 06/04

£40

Tuesday 07/04

£5

Wednesday 08/04

£5

Thursday 09/04

£6

Friday 10/04

£40

Saturday 11/04

£40

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Pondicherry to Chennai

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

With a price starting from £4, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pondicherry to Chennai. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pondicherry to Chennai, with £4. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Pondicherry to Chennai

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 Pondicherry to Chennai 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 Pondicherry to Chennai, 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 coaches from Pondicherry to Chennai are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pondicherry and Chennai

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Pondicherry and Chennai.

Pondicherry Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Bharat Petroleum Gas Station

IndianOil Gas Station

Gopalan Kadai Road No 25

Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

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 Pondicherry to Chennai? Compare all modes of transports from Pondicherry to Chennai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pondicherry to Chennai

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

FAQs about the Pondicherry to Chennai bus

How much does a Pondicherry - Chennai coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pondicherry - Chennai bus trip is available from £2 and takes 3h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Pondicherry to Chennai is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2 to £40. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Pondicherry - Chennai route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Pondicherry to Chennai is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chennai from Pondicherry take?

The quickest coach from Pondicherry to Chennai is provided by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 2h 37m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pondicherry to Chennai?

The earliest bus to Chennai departs from Pondicherry at 01:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Pondicherry to Chennai?

The latest bus to Chennai departs from Pondicherry at 18:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Pondicherry - Chennai route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pondicherry to Chennai can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, YBM Travels and SVKDT Travels. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pondicherry and Chennai?

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Pondicherry Chennai 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 travelling 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 Pondicherry to Chennai on your planned travel date.

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

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

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.

First Class

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

More bus routes to Pondicherry and to Chennai

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