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Pondicherry(Puducherry) to Chennai Bus

Bus Route Details

  • No. of Daily Buses

    14

  • Distance

    180

  • Approx. Duration

    3h 55m

  • Starting Fare

    ₹269

  • First Bus Time

    05:00 AM

  • Last Bus Time

    11:59 PM

  • Earned NueGo Miles

    -

  • Saved Carbon Emissions

    172

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  • Departure Time

    Arrival Time

    Action

    Bus Type

    Price

    Duration

  • 05:00 AM08:55 AMBook NowSeater₹269 onwards 3h 55m
  • 06:30 AM10:25 AMBook NowSeater₹269 onwards 3h 55m
  • 08:00 AM11:55 AMBook NowSeater₹269 onwards 3h 55m
  • 10:00 AM01:55 PMBook NowSeater₹269 onwards 3h 55m
  • 11:00 AM03:05 PMBook NowSeater₹340 onwards 4h 5m
  • 12:00 PM04:05 PMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 4h 5m
  • 02:00 PM06:05 PMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 4h 5m
  • 03:00 PM07:15 PMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 4h 15m
  • 04:00 PM08:15 PMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 4h 15m
  • 05:00 PM09:05 PMBook NowSeater₹269 onwards 4h 5m
  • 07:00 PM11:05 PMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 4h 5m
  • 09:45 PM01:40 AMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 3h 55m
  • 11:00 PM02:40 AMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 3h 40m
  • 11:59 PM03:39 AMBook NowSeater₹287 onwards 3h 40m

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Bus Stops

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Dropping Point

Pondicherry Bus Stand

Majestic Travels, 248, Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Opp The Chennai Silks,

05:00 AM

Indira Statue

100 feet road, Anna Nagar

05:05 AM

Murugaa Theatre

Behind Murugaa Theatre East Coast Road

05:10 AM

Airport (Latha Steels – Airport Road)

Kottakuppam, East Coast Road

05:15 AM

Sivaji Ganesan Statue

Pethuchettypet, Bharathi Nagar

05:20 AM

Auroville (Opposite thalappakatti Biryani)

Near Bus Stop, Bommayapalayam

05:25 AM

Pondicherry University

East Coast Road, Pillaichavadi,

05:30 AM

PIMS Institute of Medical Sciences

PIMS Institute road Ganapathichettikulam

05:35 AM

Pondicherry to Chennai Bus Services: Quick Info

 

DetailsInformation
DistanceApproximately 155 km
Avg. Travelling Time3 hours 55 minutes
Bus Departs FromVarious locations in Pondicherry (Puducherry)
Bus Arrives AtDifferent drop points in Chennai
Earliest Bus06:00 AM
Last Bus11:30 PM
Starting Bus Fare From Pondicherry to Chennai₹288

 

Pondicherry to Chennai Bus Timings and Timetable

 

The bus timetable for the Pondicherry to Chennai bus route can be checked on the NueGo website. Each AC bus from Pondicherry to Chennai by NueGo is equipped with several amenities for your convenience. 11 buses run from Pondicherry to Chennai per day. Typically, the Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings are very flexible and each AC bus to Pondicherry from Chennai is spaced for almost each hour from early morning to late evening. The first bus on this route starts at 6 AM and the last bus leaves Pondicherry at 11:30 AM.  

How to Book Nuego Bus Ticket Online for Pondicherry to Chennai

 

NueGo now allows a Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking with just a few simple clicks. NueGo’s advanced app and website facilitate your bus ticket from Pondicherry to Chennai booking, which is incredibly easy to perform. Make sure you check the availability and timings of your Pondicherry to Chennai AC bus to align with your schedule. Here's how you reserve a NueGo ticket for a Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking online:
 

Log in to the Official Website or App: The quickest way to log into NueGo is through Nuego's official website or by installing the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.
 

Search Buses: In the app, on the ticket booking page, enter your departure city (Pondicherry) and destination (Chennai) along with your preferred date of journey.
 

Select Your Bus: From any of the many buses available, compare the available Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings, and select a bus that is convenient to your needs.
 

Pick Your Seat: Pick your favorite seat from available seats: window, aisle, or anything in between. There is also an option of the Pink Seat if you are a woman, where the seat next to you is automatically reserved for female passengers only, or left empty if no woman books a seat after you. You can also select a pre-existing Pink Seat if you are a woman.
 

Continue to Payment: Once you have selected your seat, move on to the payments page. NueGo offers its users different modes of payment, such as credit/debit cards, net banking, and digital wallets. Payment through the NueGo wallet will provide you with exclusive offers on your bus fare from Pondicherry to Chennai, for your Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking.
 

Confirmation: If your payment has been successful, you will receive the confirmation of your Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking via email and SMS. Please look out for your e-ticket and all the information regarding your journey. Booking online not only saves time but also allows you to take advantage of any promotional offers or discounts available for your bus ticket from Pondicherry to Chennai.
 

Plan Your Return from Chennai: Search Buses Back to Pondicherry

 

You can plan your return trip by searching for a bus for Pondicherry from Chennai on the NueGo platform just like your Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking. Ensure to check the availability and timings of your bus for Pondicherry from Chennai to align with your schedule.
 

Log in from the website/app: Access the NueGo official website or install the application software on your smartphone via the Play Store.
 

Search Buses: Enter the departure city as Chennai, and the destination as Pondicherry, also filling up the convenient date of travel.
 

Select Your Bus: Browse the available list of buses, and compare their departure times, amenities, and price.
 

Choose Your Seat: Choose your preferred seat. One can choose a window seat, an aisle seat, or whatever other option you may prefer. You can also choose or automatically create a Pink Seat if you are a woman, where the seat next to you is automatically reserved for female passengers only, or left empty if no woman books a seat after you.
 

Proceed to Payment: After selecting your seat for the bus for Pondicherry from Chennai, proceed to the main pay page. NueGo provides multiple options for payments including credit/ debit cards, net banking, and wallets. Consider paying through your NueGo wallet to avail exclusive offers.
 

Confirmation: Upon a successful transaction, an email and SMS confirmation of your bookings will be sent to you with the exact details like your AC bus timings from Pondicherry to Chennai. The confirmation will carry your e-ticket and journey details. Booking online will not only save you time, but you can make use of any promotion or discount online on that site.
 

Other Routes to Pondicherry

NueGo offers bus services to Pondicherry from various cities, here is the list of all the other bus routes to Pondicherry:
 

Other Routes from Pondicherry

 

From Pondicherry, NueGo provides bus services to several destinations other than the Pondicherry to Chennai bus. Here is a list of all the other bus routes from Pondicherry offered by NueGo Bus other than the Pondicherry to Chennai AC bus:
 

Other Routes to Chennai

 

There are numerous routes to Chennai from different cities in India. Here is a list of all the other bus routes to Chennai offered by NueGo Bus:
 

Other Routes from Chennai

 

From Chennai, NueGo buses connect to major cities in India. Here is a list of all the bus routes offered by NueGo from Chennai:
 

Eco-Friendly Travel from Pondicherry to Chennai by Electric Bus

 

Making travel on a Pondicherry to Chennai bus an eco-friendly activity is now less difficult with electric bus services from NueGo. Each electric bus from Pondicherry to Chennai is also an AC bus from Pondicherry to Chennai. An electric bus will prove beneficial not only to the traveler but also to the environment. This initiative mostly truncates carbon emissions, thus ensuring cleanliness and a healthy atmosphere, much-needed in cities where things are far worse than they should be, with air quality issues affecting public health. Matching and sometimes even surpassing the facilities provided by a Volvo bus from Pondicherry to Chennai, NueGo provides you with useful amenities during your travel.
 

Additionally, since the Pondicherry to Chennai AC bus doubles as an electric bus, they all operate silently. Despite your bus timing from Pondicherry to Chennai, each bus is equipped with most of our top-notch facilities. Hence, one can be assured of a peaceful journey with no disturbances emanating from the sound of the diesel engine. This will go a long way in ensuring that the traveling experience is improved, reducing stress and giving one ample time to enjoy every bit of the scenery from Pondicherry to Chennai. Like any Pondicherry to Chennai Volvo bus, NueGo electric buses come with the latest features such as executive seats, air conditioning, reading lights, and USB charging points to ensure your experience is comfortable and enjoyable.
 

Explore the Must-See Sights of Chennai

 

From the moment of your arrival in Chennai on the NueGo electric AC bus from Pondicherry to Chennai, there are several must-see sights you can visit to have a glimpse of the rich pullover of the cultural and historical fabric of the city:
 

Marina Beach: Marina is considered one of the lengthiest urban beaches in the world. You can take a pleasant walk on the beach while enjoying local street foods and tasting local favorites at counters in the beach snack centers. The beach is an ideal place to take a morning jog or an evening walk. Best known as a place where you can watch the sun rise and set.
 

Fort St. George: A historic fort that was built by the British, once home to battlements and ramparts, now makes up a museum exhibiting Chennai's colonial antiquity. This fort is the testifies to the architectural splendor of its times and also brings visibility to the role the city played during the time of the British occupation of India.
 

Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple: It stands in the residential locality called Thiruvanmiyur, and the deity in the Marundeeswarar Temple is Lord Shiva known to be the "God of Medicines" in this specific case. The temple is famous for its healing powers and attracts a large number of devotees seeking blessings for good health. The beautiful architecture, complicated elaboration in carvings, and a big temple car are other important parts of its design.
 

Government Museum: This museum is great for exploring more about the history of Chennai. It has everything, from ancient sculptures to modern sculptures. This museum is a composition of different sections dedicated to different periods and themes of history, from natural history to art to archeology, thus being a complete stop for all history lovers.
 

Starting from great cultural landmarks to modern shopping centers, the endless attractions of Chennai cover all kinds of travelers: history enthusiasts, fans of architecture, or those in the mood for relaxation by the sea. Depending on your Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings, you can efficiently plan a tour of Chennai.
 

Experience Temples and the Old Town in Chennai: Book Your Bus with NueGo and Explore Now

 

Get an experience of the temples and old town in Chennai by booking an AC bus from Pondicherry to Chennai with NueGo and exploring it now. Chennai boasts of several great temples in India, which are decked with significant history and varied styles of architecture. The old town of the city, Mylapore, is known for its ancient temples and has a great cultural variety that would be of special interest to those interested in the explicit spiritual and cultural heritage of Chennai.
 

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: This temple is known for its complex and towering gopuram with intricate carvings. It was built in the name of Lord Shiva, which stands as one of the most iconic landmarks in Chennai. The complex carvings of the temple depict various deities and mythological scenes, giving one a true dip into Hindu mythology and art.
 

Parthasarathy Temple: One of the historical and architecturally beautiful temples in the city, devoted to Lord Krishna, it is one of the oldest temples in Chennai and the favorite place of resort to meditate and go in for deep introspection.
 

San Thome Basilica: A beautiful white basilica erected over the tomb of St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus, makes San Thome Basilica one of the most influential places for Christian pilgrims. The basilica also houses a museum and library that updates one with the history of Christianity in India.
 

A bus with NueGo lets you explore these iconic spots at your leisure on your trip to Chennai. If you select the apt Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings, you can visit as many temples in Chennai as possible as there are so many. With flexible timetables and convenient pick-up and drop-off points, your travel with us is as seamless as your exploration, ensuring full indulgence in the sights and sounds of Chennai. Refer to our Chennai Trip Itinerary for more details about Chennai.
 

Also read: 10 famous temples in Chennai you cannot miss
 

Nuego Cancellation and Refund Policies

 

NueGo provides flexibility to its travelers through its policies of cancellation and refund. Tickets for the Pondicherry to Chennai AC bus can be canceled a few hours before departure, and the refund is processed according to the cancellation time. NueGo keeps its easy access by allowing timely cancellations of tickets in case your travel plan changes and the bus timing from Pondicherry to Chennai needs to be changed for your travel. That ensures that you've got sufficient opportunities for canceling your tickets and receiving your money for refunds as soon as possible. However, your refund amount will vary depending upon the time frame within which you cancel the ticket:
 

75% Refund: If a booking is canceled 12 hours before a scheduled departure, you will receive a 75% refund with 25% charge for cancellation.
 

50% Refund: Any cancellation done 8-12 hours before the scheduled pickup time is subject to 50% refunds. Cancellations done between 8-12 hours from departure incur a 50% charge as a cancellation fee.
 

Non-refundable: Cancellations within 8 hours before departure will not be refunded.
 

Cancellation and Refund Policies can be seen under the Cancellations and Refunds section on the NueGo website.

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FAQs

The distance from Pondicherry to Chennai is approximately 155 km, and the average travel time by a Pondicherry to Chennai bus is around 3 hours 55 minutes. Depending on your Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings, you should be able to reach Chennai from Pondicherry, in less than 4 hours most of the time.

The maximum bus fare from Pondicherry to Chennai for a NueGo bus can vary, but it typically ranges up to ₹294, depending on the bus. Since each bus on this route is an AC bus from Pondicherry to Chennai, you will be getting literal steal deals.

Several payment options are available for booking bus tickets on NueGo. These include Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, UPI Payments, Mobile Wallets, Pay Later Options, and the NueGo wallet. You can also avail of NueGo Miles and discount coupons to reduce your fare. If you want exclusive offers for your Pondicherry to Chennai bus booking, you can use the NueGo Wallet as well. The bus fare from Pondicherry to Chennai is quite reasonable, so, with the offers, it will be very inexpensive.

Yes, NueGo provides real-time bus tracking through its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor their journey. You can check the Pondicherry to Chennai bus timings throughout the journey.

You can book bus tickets for the Pondicherry-Chennai route using Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, UPI Payments, Mobile Wallets, Pay Later Options, and the NueGo wallet.

You can book a NueGo bus ticket up to a month in advance. It is advisable to book early to secure your preferred travel time and seat and to choose from the ideal Pondicherry-Chennai bus ticket price. The Pondicherry-Chennai roadways bus ticket price keeps varying but is maintained within a range, and booking a month early gives you ideal options. Pondicherry-Chennai bus booking is available both on the NueGo website and the app which you can download from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store

Yes, NueGo offers several non-stop buses on the Pondicherry to Chennai route for a faster and more convenient journey.

Yes, a digital copy of your bus ticket on your mobile device is sufficient for boarding. When you’re traveling on the Pondicherry to Chennai bus route, the same rules hold.

NueGo offers a variety of buses for the Pondicherry to Chennai route, including standard and sleeper buses. If a sleeper bus is available for your travel date, you can opt for it to enjoy a more comfortable overnight journey. Otherwise, you can book a seater bus, which is ideal for daytime travel. All AC buses on this route come equipped with the usual amenities provided by NueGo.

NueGo buses generally allow one piece of luggage and a small carry-on bag. Check the NueGo website for detailed baggage policies.

No, NueGo buses, including those on the Pondicherry to Chennai route, are not equipped with Wi-Fi for passenger use during the journey. However, Wi-Fi services are available at all NueGo Lounges.