The Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram bus route covers approximately 95 kms and takes about 1 hrs 55 mins. A total of 8 direct buses operated by 3 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 04:25, and the last bus leaves at 23:40.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet University, Kottakuppam, New Bus Stand, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, while common drop locations in Mahabalipuram are Thuraipakkam.
RTC and private operators such as Olive Travels Lines offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 275 - INR 1079.00 depending on the bus type and features.



