The Pondicherry to Chalakudi bus route covers approximately 519 kms and takes about 8 hrs 58 mins. A total of 26 direct buses operated by 13 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 18:20, and the last bus leaves at 23:30.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Ariyankuppam, Avm College, Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet, Kalapet University, New Bus Stand, Others, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, Villianur, while common drop locations in Chalakudi are Chalakudy, Kadavanthara.
RTC and private operators such as Surya Connect, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Kingfisher Connect, Sri Vaari Travels, YBM Travels(BLM) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 522 - INR 3199.00 depending on the bus type and features.



