The Pondicherry to Panakudi bus route covers approximately 564 kms and takes about 9 hrs 40 mins. A total of 12 direct buses operated by 4 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 10:05, and the last bus leaves at 22:15.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Ariyankuppam, Avm College, Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet University, Murungapakkam, New Bus Stand, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, while common drop locations in Panakudi are Panagudi.
RTC and private operators such as PKR Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 661 - INR 1888.00 depending on the bus type and features.



