Pondicherry to Chennai? Help

Kandisa · Dec 27th, 2007, 07:06

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

3100 seems a decent price, if you have him for two days.

Do clarify there are no driver waiting charges. (does not include tips, which are up to you)

Toll charges, IIRC correctly, were around 400 for a round trip. This included the ECR toll (100 or so return) plus a heftier toll before entering Pondicherry city. Do check who is paying this.

Like I said, in October I paid 3000 return for two days (car with us), and the only extra was the tip. (200)

He is charging Rs 6/ km (assuming 400 km ac trip) + 350 (tax, may be toll) +175/day (driver Bhatta)

capt_mahajan · Dec 27th, 2007, 07:16

The total will be then 2400+350+350=3100

Thats a good price. I would take it.

Kandisa · Dec 27th, 2007, 10:17

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Originally Posted by atala

Since Pondy was French territory it was not connected to the initial railyway-system built by the British. Only recently the narrow gauge rail-lines to Villupuram were changed into standard-gauge. There are now one or two direct trains from Pondy to Chennai, besides the one to Bhubaneshwar once a week. Trains, even from Villupuram used to take something like six hours to go to Chennai, so that either bus or taxi were the only option.

There is a Volvo bus service from Pondy to Chennai, but I do not know exactly from where it starts. It is as Capt. says, near Promenade... I'll find out next February when I am there. (too late for you, sorry

)

The Railway-station is at the southern side of Anna-Salai, the road that encircles old Pondy. At the end of Mission Street, and when you follow the road up from Park Guesthouse.

Kandisa, if you have no other option and can afford a taxi,
order one from

Sri Aurobindo Autocare Services
507, M.G. Road, Muthialpet
Pondicherry - 605 003
India. ISD Code 0091
Telefax: (0413) 2220957
Telephone: (0413) 2220612

They have the lowest fare in town and the best service, with Ambassadors.

It costs 1400 Rupees to drop you in Chennai (return fare included of course). Sorry Captain, you were ripped off when you paid 3000 with the excuse that you had to pay for return fare, as you mentioned once earlier.

Hi

Just checked with them, for ac car, details are as follows

1445 (chennai - pondy) + 1345 (pondy - chennai) + 170 (toll) + 160 (for AC) = 3120

Nick-H · Dec 27th, 2007, 11:43

I'd go with the Chennai company: less can go wrong on their way to pick you up!

For four plus luggage, though, do make sure you get a large vehicle. Even an Ambassador might be a crush.

madan80 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I am confused about the train thing: Pondicherry has a station. do trains not go from there to Chennai?

I'm asking this question with a railway timetable on the shelf behind me! Train No 104 apparently leaves Pondy at 14:40 and arrives Chennai Egmore at 19:30.

I stand to be corrected on this, as the timetable is confusing: but it looks as if there is a train, but that it is probably the slowest possible method!

my wife takes this train sometimes- she gets on near chengalpet. Its slower than stevie wonders car. It stops at EVERY station till tambaram, then from there it stops in mambalam, and then egmore. strange. welcome to the indian railways!

Nick-H · Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:14

I got the impression from the timetable that it was more like a sub-urban train.

Hey! It'd be good if they extended the MRTS all the way to Pondy!

But Velachery tok what seemed like centuries, so I think that'd be something for our great great grandchildren!

atala · Jan 3rd, 2008, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandisa

Hi

Just checked with them, for ac car, details are as follows

1445 (chennai - pondy) + 1345 (pondy - chennai) + 170 (toll) + 160 (for AC) = 3120

That is the cost if you take the two trips seperately, on different days. In other words: A return trip is included in each price quoted.

Dec 27th, 2007, 11:43	#34
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,829	I'd go with the Chennai company: less can go wrong on their way to pick you up! For four plus luggage, though, do make sure you get a large vehicle. Even an Ambassador might be a crush. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	The total will be then 2400+350+350=3100 Thats a good price. I would take it.

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