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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Chennai (Guindy) | Pondicherry - Bus Stand (N) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Chennai - Siruseri SIPCOT (S) | Pondicherry - Pondicherry University (S) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Chennai (Guindy) | Pondicherry - Bus Stand (N) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chennai (Guindy) | Pondicherry - Bus Stand (N) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chennai (Guindy) | Pondicherry - Auroville Road (S) | No tags |
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Get from Chennai to Puducherry
The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 11851 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $6
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chennai to Puducherry by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chennai to Puducherry?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chennai to Puducherry start from $6. The average price for this route is around $6. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chennai to Puducherry?
The average bus travel time from Chennai to Puducherry is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 121 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chennai to Puducherry route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 218 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chennai to Puducherry?
The earliest bus departs from Chennai to Puducherry at 5:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chennai to Puducherry?
A bus trip from Chennai to Puducherry generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chennai to Puducherry was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chennai to Puducherry, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $4 to $5 for a bus ticket from Chennai to Puducherry based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2026-01-06.
