Where people take a driver from Pondicherry
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry to Chennai | about 170 km | about 3.5 hours | Take the East Coast Road for a scenic drive or the highway through Tindivanam for speed. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Chennai Airport | about 155 km | about 3 hours | Leave extra time for traffic near Chennai. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram | about 110 km | about 2 hours | A popular stop on the coast; weekends are busy. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Chidambaram | about 75 km | about 1.5 hours | The Nataraja temple closes in the afternoon, so an early start helps. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai | about 105 km | about 2 hours | Roads are very busy on full moon days. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Thanjavur | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | A long run through Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Trichy | about 220 km | about 4.5 hours | A highway run often used for flights from Trichy airport. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose how you want a driver
By the hour
A driver for a few hours: a function, a hospital visit, a shopping day.
Full day
A driver with your car for the whole day, within the city.
Outstation
A driver for a trip of one or more days; the charges are shown when you book.
Manual or automatic
Choose a driver for a manual or an automatic car.
Driver hire in Pondicherry
Acting driver
A driver for your own car, the way most people here ask for one.
Call driver
Book a driver when you need one, for the hours you need.
Night and party drives
A driver to bring you and your car home safely.
Outstation trips
A driver for long drives so you can rest on the way.
Airport and station runs
Reach early flights and trains without driving yourself.
Family and hospital visits
A calm driver for older people and long waits.
Serving the whole city, including Puducherry Airport (PNY); Puducherry Railway Station; Puducherry New Bus Stand bus stands.
When people hire a driver in Pondicherry
- Acting driver for visitors who do not want to drive after an evening out
- Driver on call for a day in your own car around Auroville and the beaches
- Call driver for a long drive back to Chennai or Bangalore
- Car driver for family visits to Chidambaram
Places people go from Pondicherry
- Promenade Beach
- Auroville and Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Paradise Beach
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- French Quarter (White Town)
- Serenity Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Also from Pondicherry
Cab hire in Pondicherry
Drop taxi, outstation cab, airport taxi and hourly rental.
Bus hire in Pondicherry
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Pondicherry and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Pondicherry
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Set the date, the start time and the hours
- Choose a manual or an automatic driver
- Confirm with an OTP
- The driver arrives at your pickup point
Questions about hiring a driver in Pondicherry
What is an acting driver in Pondicherry?
A driver hired to drive your own car for a few hours or a day. It is popular with visitors who do not want to drive after an evening out.
Can I book a call driver to drive my car back to Chennai?
Yes. Book a driver on call and give the pickup time. The driver can take your car and you back.
Are drivers checked?
Oray checks each driver's licence, vehicle papers and insurance before approval.
Read before you travel
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