The Pondicherry to Chennai bus route covers approximately 166 kms and takes about 3 hrs 39 mins. A total of 132 direct buses operated by 65 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:35.
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Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Ariyankuppam, Avm College, East Coast Road (Ecr), Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet, Kalapet University, Kottakuppam, Mvm College, New Bus Stand, while common drop locations in Chennai are Adyar, Airport Bus Stand, Akkarai, Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar.
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RTC and private operators such as NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Rathimeena Travels B, ALIF Travels, Raja Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 219 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.










