Buses from Chennai to Puducherry from INR 400 Sep 2026 ✅

Chennai to Puducherry Destination Reviews

Tidhar

Pickup location was not clear. There are hundreds of bus stations in Anna University and local driver could not realise where i should wait so... How am I as a tourist should know?! Please try to give street and number of departure spots.

Chennai to Puducherry, Bus AC Seater, Vps Transport, Jul 19, 2026

David P

Good air conditioning, comfortable seats with plenty of leg room

Chennai to Puducherry, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Apr 10, 2026

Nina R

The trip itself was comfortable, but company sent me gps coordinates of pick up point and then called to tell me they were unable to pick me up at that point. So I’m a mad rush I had to find transport to take me to the pick up point specified over the phone (after much confusion)! This incurred additional costs and stress….

Chennai to Puducherry, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jan 1, 2024

Stephanie R

Comfortable and easy

Chennai to Puducherry, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jul 27, 2023

4.4

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Chennai to Puducherry Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Sri Vaari Travels	AC Sleeper	02:30	06:00	$7.65
Sri Vaari Travels	AC Sleeper	03:00	06:15	$10.93
Orange Tours And Travels	AC Sleeper	04:35	08:30	$8.76
NueGo	AC Semi Sleeper	05:00	08:50	$2.33	4.1
Universal Travels	AC Seater	05:30	09:00	$21.89
Orange Tours And Travels	AC Sleeper	05:50	09:45	$8.76
Avs Travels	Non-AC Seater	06:10	09:00	$6.57
Universal Travels	AC Seater	06:30	09:40	$3.83
NueGo	AC Semi Sleeper	07:00	10:55	$3.73	4.1
Olive Travels Lines	AC Seater	07:20	11:30	$6.57
Sri Muthu Jayam Travels	Non-AC Seater	07:40	11:00	$2.30
NueGo	AC Semi Sleeper	08:00	11:55	$5.84	4.1
Universal Travels	Non-AC Seater	08:20	12:15	$3.83
Pds Ananth Bus Service	AC Semi Sleeper	08:40	12:30	$4.37
Thamizhi Travels	Non-AC Seater	09:00	12:35	$4.37
Sooriyan Travels	AC Sleeper	09:20	01:15	$5.46
J J Yatra	AC Sleeper	09:55	14:45	$5.46
Universal Travels	Non-AC Seater	10:30	13:25	$3.83
Naanal Travels	Non-AC Seater	10:50	14:15	$2.74
National Travels CHN	AC Sleeper	11:10	15:00	$6.02

How to get from Chennai to Puducherry by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Puducherry is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Puducherry tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Puducherry?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Puducherry depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Puducherry by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Puducherry is about 1h 40m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Puducherry may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Puducherry by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Puducherry can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Chennai to Puducherry

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Puducherry

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	1h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	84 kilometers
Bus Companies	A1 Travels, Alegria Holidays, Apple Bus, Apple Travels, Aruna Bus Service, Ayisha Travels, Balaji Cabs, Deltaking Travels, Freshbus, Gmr Ragu Travels, Happy Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayavin Travels, Kalaimakal Travelss, Kallada Travels, King Travels, Lion Travels, Metrolink Tours and Travels, National Travels CHN, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Rathimeena Travels A, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, RGL Travels, Ride Inn KKR, RKK Travels, Sooriyan Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Muthu Jayam Travels, Sri Vaari Travels, Suganthan Travels, Surya Connect, Svkdt Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Universal Transport Service, Universal Travels, Vinoth Travels, VIVIN Travels, Vkv Travels, VPS Transport, YBM Travels

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