The Pondicherry to Kaliakkavilai (Tamil Nadu) bus route covers approximately 603 kms and takes about 12 hrs 4 mins. A total of 16 direct buses operated by 9 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 16:45, and the last bus leaves at 22:15.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Avm College, Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet University, New Bus Stand, Others, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, while common drop locations in Kaliakkavilai (Tamil Nadu) are Kaliyakavilai, Thakkalai.
RTC and private operators such as SBM TRAANSPORT, Venky Bus, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 750 - INR 2203.00 depending on the bus type and features.



