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What is the best way to travel from Pondicherry to Chennai?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 32m
£2
£4
51
Train
3h 5m
£3
£4
2
Car
2h 20m
£2
£3
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Pondicherry?

You can reach Chennai with just £2 by taking a Bus from Fresh Bus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £3
Tuesday
from £2
Wednesday
from £3
Thursday
from £3
Friday
from £2
Saturday
from £3
Sunday
from £2

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • NueGo
    3h 55m
    0
    09:00
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    12:55
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    NueGo
    Premium Economy
    £3
  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £4
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £5
  • Orange Tours And Travels
    5h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    21:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Orange Tours And Travels
    First Class
    £7

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £2
  • NueGo
    3h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:55
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    NueGo
    Business
    £2
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 32m
    0
    02:10
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    04:42
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £4
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £3
  • NueGo
    3h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:55
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    NueGo
    Business
    £3
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £4
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 55m
    0
    05:35
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    09:30
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £3
  • Indian Railways
    3h 5m
    0
    09:55
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    13:00
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Pondicherry
    15:20
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • NueGo
    4h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    18:05
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    NueGo
    Premium Economy
    £2
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £3
  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £3
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 55m
    0
    05:35
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    09:30
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £3
  • Indian Railways
    4h 28m
    0
    12:45
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    17:13
    Chennai
    Perambur Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    17:00
    Pondicherry
    19:20
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    06:00
    Pondicherry
    09:30
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2

    • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £3

What are the fastest trips from Pondicherry to Chennai?

You can get to Chennai from Pondicherry in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 3h 10m
Tuesday
from 2h 32m
Wednesday
from 2h 37m
Thursday
from 2h 40m
Friday
from 2h 37m
Saturday
from 2h 20m
Sunday
from 2h 37m

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £4
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £5
  • NueGo
    3h 55m
    0
    09:00
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    12:55
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    NueGo
    Premium Economy
    £3
  • SVKDT Travels
    4h 30m
    0
    18:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    22:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    SVKDT Travels
    First Class
    £8

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 32m
    0
    02:10
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    04:42
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Premium Economy
    £4
  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £2
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4
  • Lion Travels
    3h 45m
    0
    01:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    04:50
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Lion Travels
    First Class
    £6

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £4
  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £3
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4
  • NueGo
    3h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:55
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    NueGo
    Business
    £3

    • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 5m
    0
    09:55
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    13:00
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    3h 55m
    0
    05:35
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    09:30
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £3

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Pondicherry
    15:20
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £3
  • Fresh Bus
    3h 10m
    0
    06:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    09:15
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Fresh Bus
    Business
    £3
  • Universal Travels
    3h 30m
    0
    17:15
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    20:45
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Universal Travels
    Premium Economy
    £4
  • Deltaking Travels
    3h 50m
    0
    02:30
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stand
    06:20
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    0
    Deltaking Travels
    Basic
    £5

    • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 55m
    0
    05:35
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    09:30
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £3
  • Indian Railways
    4h 28m
    0
    12:45
    Pondicherry
    Puducherry Train Station
    17:13
    Chennai
    Perambur Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    17:00
    Pondicherry
    19:20
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    2h 37m
    0
    02:05
    Pondicherry
    Bus Stop
    04:42
    Chennai
    Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    £3

    • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    06:00
    Pondicherry
    09:30
    Chennai
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Pondicherry to Chennai

What are the most popular stations in Pondicherry and Chennai?

In Pondicherry, you will usually depart from Bus Stand, Puducherry Train Station or Bus Stop, while in Chennai you will be arriving at C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Egmore Railway Station or Central Station Bus Stop, 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 Chennai from Pondicherry? With 4 connections between 22 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 Pondicherry and Chennai, you can pay as low as £2 with a Bus from Fresh Bus.

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 Chennai 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 Pondicherry and Chennai are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Fresh Bus, 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 Pondicherry and Chennai 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 Auroville or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from , and landing at Chennai 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 Pondicherry to Chennai?

The most popular companies between Pondicherry and Chennai, are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Fresh Bus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo, Fresh Bus and 5 more.

Train companies: Indian Railways

All you need to know when you travel from Pondicherry to Chennai

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Pondicherry to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Pondicherry to Chennai

How can I reach Chennai from Pondicherry?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Chennai from Pondicherry.

How far is Chennai from Pondicherry?

The distance between Pondicherry and Chennai is 137.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Pondicherry and Chennai?

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 Pondicherry to Chennai?

You can get to Chennai with just £2 by taking a Bus from Fresh Bus.

What is the fastest way to get from Pondicherry to Chennai?

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 Chennai in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Pondicherry and to Chennai

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Pondicherry and to Chennai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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