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Trichy to Puducherry

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Trichy, Tamil Nadu to Puducherry, Puducherry.

228 kmDistance
4.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹250
AC Seater₹410
Non-AC Sleeper₹360
AC Sleeper₹520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹690
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹260
Third AC₹350
Second AC₹490
First AC₹670
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Trichy to Puducherry

228 km · ~4h 54m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Trichy

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Neyveli

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Puducherry

    Puducherry, Puducherry

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Trichy to Puducherry

228 km · ~5h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Trichy

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Trichy. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Trichy → Puducherry

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~228 km

    ~5h 4m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹690

  3. Arrive in Puducherry

    Puducherry, Puducherry

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Trichy to Puducherry

Nearest railway stations: Ponmalai Golden Rock for Trichy, Puducherry for Puducherry.

Direct trains

Chendhur Express#16736 · Express
03:33 AMPonmalai Golden Rock
3h 54m40 stops
07:27 AMTirupadripulyur
Cholan Express( Day Express)#16854 · Express
09:22 AMPonmalai Golden Rock
3h 15m40 stops
12:37 PMTirupadripulyur
RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
10:12 PMPonmalai Golden Rock
3h 22m40 stops
01:34 AM+1dTirupadripulyur
Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Express#16702 · Express
10:38 PMPonmalai Golden Rock
3h 36m40 stops
02:14 AM+1dTirupadripulyur
Madurai Chennai Egmore BI-Weekly Superfast Express#12794 · Superfast
11:58 PMPonmalai Golden Rock
3h 28m40 stops
03:26 AM+1dTirupadripulyur

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Trichy to Puducherry: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Trichy to Puducherry is about 228 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 228 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹690
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹670

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Trichy to Puducherry. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Cuddalore205 km from Trichy

    Tamil Nadu

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Extend Your Trip

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About 115 km by road

Puducherry → Kanchipuram

About 130 km by road

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