Buses from Puducherry to Chennai from INR 462 Sep 2026 ✅

Puducherry to Chennai Destination Reviews

Mario L

All fine. Expected little bit better bus, but was ok...

Puducherry to Chennai, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, Freshbus, May 22, 2026

Alan N

The coastal road was a mess of roadworks and diversions and the bus' suspension was shot.

Puducherry to Chennai, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Feb 8, 2026

Jonas

Easy booking. Easy boarding. No toilet on-board. Fortunately a planned stop. It would have been nice to know that.

Puducherry to Chennai, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jan 31, 2026

Yamuna

The driver drove as a crazyman

Puducherry to Chennai, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, NueGo, Jun 25, 2025

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Puducherry to Chennai Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Asmii Travels	AC Sleeper	00:00	05:10	$43.77
Apple Travels	Non-AC Seater	00:30	05:20	$32.82
Skanda Travels	Non-AC Seater	00:50	04:10	$10.94
Raja Travels	AC Seater	01:10	05:05	$8.20
Metrolink Tours and Travels	Non-AC Seater	01:29	05:30	$21.89
Apple Travels	Non-AC Seater	01:45	05:20	$8.76
Deltaking Travels	AC Seater	02:05	06:05	$6.53
Olive Travels Lines	AC Seater	02:25	05:55	$7.11
Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt	AC Seater	02:45	04:55	$15.32
Thamizhi Travels	Non-AC Seater	03:01	03:00	$7.65
Alegria Holidays	Non-AC Seater	03:20	08:00	$20.85
Vetri Travels	AC Sleeper	03:40	06:00	$12.03
Apple Travels	Non-AC Seater	04:00	03:25	$32.83
Vee Vee Bus	AC Sleeper	04:20	07:30	$16.00
Yas Tours	AC Sleeper	04:40	08:25	$24.08
Vetri Travels	AC Sleeper	05:00	06:00	$12.03
Viswambara Transport	AC Semi Sleeper	05:25	09:00	$3.83
NueGo	AC Semi Sleeper	06:00	09:55	$2.33	3.0
A1 Travels	AC Semi Sleeper	06:30	08:45	$43.77
Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	07:00	10:25	$5.36

How to get from Puducherry to Chennai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Puducherry to Chennai 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 Puducherry to Chennai 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 Puducherry to Chennai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Puducherry to Chennai 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 Puducherry to Chennai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Puducherry to Chennai is about 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Puducherry and Chennai 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 Puducherry to Chennai by Bus?

The ticket price from Puducherry to Chennai 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 Puducherry to Chennai

Facts about the bus from Puducherry to Chennai

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	15m
Earliest Bus	12:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	13 kilometers
Bus Companies	A1 Travels, ALIF Travels, Apple Bus, Aruna Bus Service, Aruna Travels, Asmii Travels, Avs Travels, Ayisha Travels, Bhoomija Travels, Deltaking Travels, Gmr Ragu Travels, Jayavin Travels, King Travels, Lion Travels, Morning Star Travels, Nanthi Travels, National Travels CHN, Nisha Travels, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Raja Travels, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, RGL Travels, Ride Inn KKR, RKK Travels, Rr Travels, RS Mani Knight Riders, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sky Bus IN, Sooriyan Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Muthu Jayam Travels, Suganthan Travels, Thai Mookambigai Xpress, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Universal Transport Service, Universal Travels, Vetri Travels, VPS Transport, Yas Tours, YBM Travels

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