Day trip from Chennai to Puducherry
Puducherry lies 137 km (85 mi) south of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 137 km (85 mi) apart, Puducherry is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
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| Chennai | Puducherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 657,209 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Puducherry
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Staying in Puducherry
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (217), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,141 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puducherry from Chennai?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south of Chennai; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Puducherry by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Puducherry?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Puducherry?
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.