| Airport: Nearest Domestic and International Airport is in
Chennai (Madras). Distance from Chennai to Pondicherry is around 162 Kms
and the travel time by road takes from 3 to 4 hours.
Railways:
 There is a meter gauge railway line between Villupuram and
Pondicherry and its origin may be traced back to 1869. The first passenger train
started in Pondicherry on 14.10.1879. There is only one railway station between
Pondicherry and Villupuram at Villianur. However, journey by train to and from
Chennai (Madras) is not very popular, as people prefer bus journey as the train journey
takes long hours. Railway Station Phone number: 2336684
Road:
 Pondicherry is well connected to all districts and major towns of various
states like Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andrapradesh.
Route to Pondicherry from Chennai
by road:
Chennai -> Chengalpattu -> Tindivanam -> Pondicherry
Public Transport: One of the
best Inter-State bus systems caters to the needs of travelers to and from Chennai (Madras)
and Bangalore. The State Transport Express buses (Pondicherry, Tamilnadu, Andrapradesh,
Karnataka and Kerala) and also many private buses operate in Pondicherry connecting with
Chennai, Bangalore, Thirupathi, Mahe and Karaikal.
Bus Stand Tel: 2333004. |