Monday, 29 August 2011

Pondy - Access & Communication :

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:
Pondicherry Railway Station 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:
New Bus Stand, PondicherryPondicherry 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.

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