Pondicherry to Chennai Trains

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Pondicherry to Chennai Train Information

Distance
171 kms
Duration
03h 12m
Trains During Day
21
Trains At Night
26
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Pondicherry to Chennai Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Pondicherry to Chennai based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Pondicherry to Chennai is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

For booking Pondicherry to Chennai train tickets with redRail, enter your journey details, select trains, check seat availability, use exclusive offers and get up to Rs 60 OFF on train tickets and make the payment to confirm your railway ticket booking.

You can get detailed information about the Pondicherry to Chennai train timetable, availability, ticket price, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.


Pondicherry to Chennai Distance


There are 47 trains running from Pondicherry to Chennai, covering an approximate distance of 171 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Pondicherry to Chennai Timings


The first train from Pondicherry to Chennai is QLN MS EXPRESS (16102) departing at 00:15 from Villupuram (VM).

The last train from Pondicherry to Chennai is RMM TBM EXP (16104), departing at 23:24 from Tirupadripulyur (TDPR).

Weekly Trains from Pondicherry to Chennai

There are 13 trains running weekly from Pondicherry to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Pondicherry to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
PDY BBS SF EXP (20852)18:5022:0003 hrs 10 mins-
PDY NDLS SF EXP (22403)09:5513:0003 hrs 05 mins₹175
KIK LTT EXPRESS (11018)17:4422:0004 hrs 16 mins₹160
PTJ TBM SPL (06186)08:5512:1503 hrs 20 mins₹385
NCJ TBM SF SPL (06012)07:5010:1502 hrs 25 mins₹415
CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666)16:1518:5002 hrs 35 mins₹175
NCJ MS SF EXP (12668)01:5204:1002 hrs 18 mins-
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16367)06:1412:4006 hrs 26 mins₹200
BGKT HUMSAFAR (20482)10:3513:0002 hrs 25 mins₹625
MDU LTT SF EXP (22102)20:4522:0801 hrs 23 mins₹175
VM KGP SF EXP (22604)11:0515:4004 hrs 35 mins₹230
ANUVRAT SF EXP (22631)17:0019:3002 hrs 30 mins₹555
TPJ ADI SPL (09420)08:5814:3005 hrs 32 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Pondicherry to Chennai

There are 21 trains running daily from Pondicherry to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running daily from Pondicherry to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
PDY MS EXPRESS (16116)05:3509:3003 hrs 55 mins₹95
PALLAVAN SF EXP (12606)09:3012:1502 hrs 45 mins₹100
NELLAI SF EXP (12632)03:5207:0003 hrs 08 mins₹175
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12634)03:2706:3503 hrs 08 mins₹175
VAIGAI SF EXP (12636)11:2514:1502 hrs 50 mins₹100
PANDIAN SF EXP (12638)02:2705:2002 hrs 53 mins₹175
ROCKFORT SF EXP (12654)01:2504:1002 hrs 45 mins₹175
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12662)03:0206:1003 hrs 08 mins₹175
PEARL CITY EXP (12694)04:3207:4003 hrs 08 mins₹175
QLN MS EXPRESS (16102)00:1502:4502 hrs 30 mins₹145
RMM TBM EXP (16104)23:2403:4504 hrs 21 mins₹145
GUV CHENNAI EXP (16128)17:1520:2503 hrs 10 mins₹85
MAQ CHENNAI EXP (16160)00:4503:0002 hrs 15 mins₹75
KIK MS EXPRESS (16176)00:3804:3503 hrs 57 mins₹145
MQ MS EXPRESS (16180)02:4005:3502 hrs 55 mins₹145
RMM MS EXPRESS (16752)02:2607:2504 hrs 59 mins₹505
UZHAVAN EXPRESS (16866)00:2204:2504 hrs 03 mins₹160
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636)02:5006:0003 hrs 10 mins₹175
SA CHENNAI EXP (22154)01:0503:5002 hrs 45 mins₹175
RMM MS SF EXP (22662)04:0507:1003 hrs 05 mins₹175
CHOZHAN SF EXP (22676)14:2418:1503 hrs 51 mins₹110

Pondicherry to Chennai Train Ticket Price

The Pondicherry to Chennai train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Pondicherry to Chennai is ₹95, while the maximum ticket price from Pondicherry to Chennai is ₹1175.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Pondicherry to Chennai for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
2S₹95
1A₹1175
2A₹710
3A₹505
SL₹160
CC₹345
3E₹555

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FAQs

How many trains run from Pondicherry to Chennai?
There are 47 trains that run from Pondicherry to Chennai route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.
How many railway stations are there in Pondicherry?
There are 1 stations in Pondicherry.
How many railway stations are there in Chennai?
There are 16 stations in Chennai.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Pondicherry to Chennai?
redRail offers you the best deal to book the cheapest IRCTC train tickets. Use the coupon code SUPERB60 and get Rs. 60 OFF on your first ticket booking.
Which is the cheapest train from Pondicherry to Chennai?
The cheapest train running from Pondicherry to Chennai is 16160 (MAQ CHENNAI EXP)
How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?
For any train ticket booking queries from Pondicherry to Chennai, call the customer support of redRail at 9902977777.
Which is the fastest train running from Pondicherry to Chennai?
MDU LTT SF EXP (22102) is the fastest among the Pondicherry to Chennai Trains. It departs from Villupuram (VM) at 20:45 and arrives at Chengalpattu (CGL) at 22:08, covering the distance in just 01 hrs 23 mins.
What is the distance covered by the train from Pondicherry to Chennai?
The distance covered from Pondicherry to Chennai is 171 kms