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Chennai to Pondicherry Trains

48 trains running from MS to PDY

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  • 2S₹100
    GNWL 30
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2S₹110
    REGRET
    2 hr ago
  • SL₹150
    NOT AVAILABLE
    3 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹410
    NOT AVAILABLE
    1 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
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    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
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    1 hr ago
  • 2A₹725
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    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1565
    NOT AVAILABLE
    1 hr ago
  • SL₹335
    GNWL 153
    2 days ago
  • 3A₹660
    GNWL 69
    1 day ago
  • 2A₹825
    GNWL 28
    1 day ago
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  • Tatkal
    EC₹1890
    Available 4
    2 hr ago
  • CC₹605
    GNWL 81
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    6 hr ago
  • EC₹1150
    GNWL 20
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    6 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    CC₹940
    TQWL 42
    8 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    EC₹1800
    Available 2
    2 hr ago
  • CC₹550
    GNWL 69
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    2 hr ago
  • EC₹1060
    GNWL 14
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    2 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    CC₹885
    NOT AVAILABLE
    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹440
    Available 8
    4 hr ago
  • 3A₹565
    Available 2
    1 hr ago
  • 1A₹1270
    Available 4
    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • SL₹180
    PQWL 81
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1170
    TQWL 10
    30 mins ago
  • 2A₹770
    PQWL 8
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹410
    Available 2
    Few mins ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
    Available 1
    6 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
    PQWL 22
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 hr ago
  • 2A₹725
    PQWL 14
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 day ago
  • SL₹150
    PQWL 130
    6 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1565
    TQWL 2
    6 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1170
    Available 1
    Few mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1610
    Available 1
    4 hr ago
  • Tatkal
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  • 1A
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  • SL₹180
    PQWL 71
    14 hr ago
  • 3A₹565
    PQWL 37
    1 day ago
  • 2A₹770
    PQWL 10
    4 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3E₹1110
    Available 21
    10 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1610
    Available 6
    10 hr ago
  • 3E₹565
    GNWL 50
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    2 days ago
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  • Tatkal
    SL₹440
    TQWL 55
    3 hr ago
  • 2A₹770
    GNWL 14
    1 day ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
    Available 1
    6 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
    GNWL 31
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    4 hr ago
  • SL₹150
    GNWL 96
    4 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹410
    TQWL 39
    4 hr ago
  • 2A₹725
    GNWL 20
    2 days ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1565
    TQWL 2
    6 hr ago
  • 1A₹1270
    Available 4
    11 hr ago
  • 3A₹565
    GNWL 45
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    2 days ago
  • 2A₹770
    GNWL 30
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    3 days ago
  • 2S₹105
    GNWL 74
    2 hr ago
  • SL₹180
    GNWL 83
    16 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1060
    TQWL 11
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1450
    TQWL 5
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2S₹115
    REGRET
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹395
    REGRET
    2 hr ago
  • SL₹180
    PQWL 65
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 day ago
  • 3A₹565
    PQWL 14
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    1 day ago
  • 2A₹770
    PQWL 5
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    3 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL
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  • Tatkal
    3A
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  • Tatkal
    2A₹1610
    TQWL 4
    3 hr ago
  • SL₹150
    RSWL 75
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    1 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
    RSWL 17
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    1 hr ago
  • 2A₹725
    RSWL 10
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    1 day ago
  • 2S₹90
    RSWL 67
    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2S₹100
    NOT AVAILABLE
    2 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹410
    NOT AVAILABLE
    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
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    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1550
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    30 mins ago
  • SL₹180
    PQWL 49
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    1 day ago
  • 3A₹565
    PQWL 18
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    1 day ago
  • Tatkal
    SL
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  • Tatkal
    3A
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  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • 2A₹770
    PQWL 9
    2 days ago
  • 1A₹1270
    PQWL 3
    1 day ago
  • SL₹150
    PQWL 67
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 day ago
  • Tatkal
    SL
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  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • 3A₹520
    PQWL 24
    13 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
    TQWL 17
    30 mins ago
  • 2A₹725
    PQWL 8
    30 mins ago
  • 1A₹1190
    PQWL 3
    30 mins ago
  • 3A₹565
    PQWL 23
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 day ago
  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • SL₹180
    PQWL 103
    11 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1170
    TQWL 9
    2 hr ago
  • 2A₹770
    PQWL 14
    3 days ago
  • 1A₹1270
    PQWL 3
    2 days ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹440
    REGRET
    2 hr ago
  • 2A₹725
    PQWL 6
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • SL₹150
    PQWL 34
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹345
    TQWL 61
    1 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
    PQWL 9
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹950
    TQWL 12
    30 mins ago
  • 1A₹1190
    PQWL 1
    2 days ago
  • 2A₹725
    PQWL 2
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    2 days ago
  • Tatkal
    2A
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  • SL₹150
    PQWL 26
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹345
    TQWL 17
    30 mins ago
  • 3A₹520
    PQWL 7
    30 mins ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹965
    TQWL 4
    30 mins ago
  • 2A₹725
    GNWL 17
    Confirm or 3X Refund
    1 day ago
  • SL₹150
    GNWL 221
    10 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    SL₹410
    TQWL 82
    2 hr ago
  • 3A₹520
    GNWL 77
    10 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    3A₹1125
    TQWL 17
    Few mins ago
  • Tatkal
    2A₹1565
    TQWL 5
    1 hr ago
  • Tatkal
    2S
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  • Tatkal
    CC
    Tap to update
  • 2S₹105
    GNWL 168
    9 hr ago
  • CC₹350
    GNWL 39
    9 hr ago

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Pondicherry

There are 15 trains running weekly from Chennai to Pondicherry. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Chennai to Pondicherry.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
NDLS PDY SF EXP (22404)
09:40
13:20
03 hrs 40 mins
₹190
BBS PDY SF EXP (20851)
08:25
12:00
03 hrs 35 mins
-
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665)
21:05
23:50
02 hrs 45 mins
₹175
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368)
03:30
09:20
05 hrs 50 mins
₹200
BKN MDU SF EXP (22632)
10:00
12:40
02 hrs 40 mins
₹555
LTT KARAIKAL EXP (11017)
11:15
14:29
03 hrs 14 mins
₹160
MS NCJ SF EXP (12667)
19:30
21:40
02 hrs 10 mins
-
TPJ SF HUMSAFAR (20481)
09:40
12:30
02 hrs 50 mins
₹195
RMM HUMSAFAR SF (20498)
09:40
12:30
02 hrs 50 mins
₹195
LTT MADURAI EXP (22101)
11:00
12:30
01 hrs 30 mins
₹175
KGP VM SF EXP (22603)
14:05
19:05
05 hrs 00 mins
₹230
BGKT MQ SF EXP (22673)
09:40
13:16
03 hrs 36 mins
₹190
ADI TPJ SPECIAL (09419)
16:25
20:00
03 hrs 35 mins
₹385
TBM NCJ SF SPL (06011)
15:30
18:33
03 hrs 03 mins
-
TBM PTJ SPL (06185)
17:05
20:47
03 hrs 42 mins
₹385

Chennai to Pondicherry Train Information

Distance175 kms
Duration02h 57m
Trains During Day25
Trains At Night23

Daily Trains from Chennai to Pondicherry

There are 19 trains running daily from Chennai to Pondicherry. Below is a list of trains running daily from Chennai to Pondicherry.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
MS PDY EXPRESS (16115)
18:10
22:15
04 hrs 05 mins
₹95
NELLAI SF EXP (12631)
20:40
23:18
02 hrs 38 mins
₹175
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633)
17:20
19:55
02 hrs 35 mins
₹175
VAIGAI SF EXP (12635)
13:45
15:55
02 hrs 10 mins
₹100
PANDIAN SF EXP (12637)
21:40
00:10
02 hrs 30 mins
₹175
ROCKFORT SF EXP (12653)
23:30
01:55
02 hrs 25 mins
₹175
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12661)
20:10
22:48
02 hrs 38 mins
₹555
PEARL CITY EXP (12693)
19:30
22:13
02 hrs 43 mins
₹175
MS QLN EXPRESS (16101)
17:00
19:25
02 hrs 25 mins
₹145
TBM RMM EXP (16103)
18:10
21:03
02 hrs 53 mins
-
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)
10:20
13:13
02 hrs 53 mins
₹85
MS KIK EXPRESS (16175)
21:30
00:20
02 hrs 50 mins
₹145
MS MQ EXPRESS (16179)
22:55
01:25
02 hrs 30 mins
₹145
MS RMM EXPRESS (16751)
19:15
22:49
03 hrs 34 mins
₹160
UZHAVAN EXPRESS (16865)
22:25
01:54
03 hrs 29 mins
₹160
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)
16:00
19:34
03 hrs 34 mins
₹190
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635)
19:50
22:28
02 hrs 38 mins
₹175
MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)
23:55
02:18
02 hrs 23 mins
₹175
CHOZHAN SF EXP (22675)
07:45
11:09
03 hrs 24 mins
₹110

Chennai to Pondicherry Train Overview

Are you looking for Chennai to Pondicherry trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Chennai to Pondicherry. 

Chennai to Pondicherry Distance 

175 kms

Chennai to Pondicherry Duration

02h 57m

Total number of trains running from Chennai to Pondicherry 

48

Number of trains running daily from Chennai to Pondicherry 

19

Number of trains running weekly from Chennai to Pondicherry 

15 

Fastest train from Chennai to Pondicherry 

LTT MADURAI EXP (22101)

Cheapest train from Chennai to Pondicherry 

16127 (MS GURUVAYUR EXP)

Departure timing of the first train from Chennai

03:30

Departure timing of the last train from Chennai

23:55

First train from Chennai to Pondicherry

KASHI TAMIL EXP,(16368)

Last train from Chennai to Pondicherry 

MS SALEM SF EXP (22153)

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai

16

Number of Major railway stations in Pondicherry 

Chennai to Pondicherry Train Timings

The first train running from Chennai to Pondicherry is at 03:30, while the last train is at 23:55. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Chennai to Pondicherry route.

Chennai to Pondicherry Distance

The distance between Chennai and Pondicherry is about 175 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 02h 57m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Chennai to Pondicherry Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Chennai to Pondicherry is ₹95.0, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Pondicherry is ₹1255.0.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

Major Railway Stations in Chennai and Pondicherry

The major railway stations in Chennai are as follows:


The major railway stations in Pondicherry are as follows:

Reasons to Book Chennai to Pondicherry Trains on redRail

Below are some exciting features that you must be familiar with in train ticket booking offered by redRail. 

 

  • Free Cancellation: Get the freedom to cancel train tickets without paying cancellation charges. You will get a full refund with zero penalty. If you wish to cancel your train tickets, ensure it is done before the chart preparation time to avail of the benefits of free cancellation. 

  • Alternate Trip: When booking train tickets using this feature, you will either have your waitlist ticket confirmed or receive a 3X refund. You can use the refund to book an alternate train or bus on redBus. 

  • Track Live Running Status: redRail, an authorised IRCTC partner, lets you track your train in real time. This feature offers live updates on arrival, departure, and any delays along the way.

  • Exclusive Discounts: Passengers booking train tickets can take advantage of exclusive discounts and limited-time offers designed to make their travel more budget-friendly

FAQs on Chennai to Pondicherry Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Chennai to Pondicherry?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Chennai to Pondicherry?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Chennai to Pondicherry, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Pondicherry from Chennai?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Chennai to Pondicherry in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Chennai to Pondicherry?

There are 48 trains that run from Chennai to Pondicherry route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Chennai to Pondicherry?

LTT MADURAI EXP (22101) is the fastest among the Chennai to Pondicherry Trains. It departs from Chengalpattu (CGL) at 11:00 and arrives at Villupuram (VM) at 12:30, covering the distance in just 01 hrs 30 mins.

What are the first and last train timings from Chennai to Pondicherry?

The first train departs from Chennai to Pondicherry is at 03:30 while, the last train depart at 23:55

Train Originating from Chennai

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