Both AC and Non AC buses are operated from Koyembedu (also called Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus – CMBT) every day. There are 42 buses/services operated every day by 17 bus operators in Chennai.

The distance between Chennai and Pondicherry is 155 km which is covered in about 3.5 hours subject to traffic.

The bus fares start from Rs 200 and go up to Rs 1200 depending on the season.