Chennai Railway station to Pondicherry

Chennai to Pondicherry is approx 150 km. Takes 3-4 hours usually.Here are the following options.

1.       When come outside the Chennai central railway station (MAS) . In the opposite lane get a local bus no. 15B and reach the bus stand Koyembedu . From there you will get direct bus to Pondicherry.

To Pondicherry you will get bus very frequently 24 hours available. It's approx. 3- 4 hours journey from Chennai to Pondicherry

2.       Get an auto or local bus to thiruvanmiyur, tambram & get a bus to Pondicherry

3.  You get a direct train to Pondicherry from the Chennai railway station. Make prior reservations or get a general ticket , as it is less crowded.