The Mettupalayam to Thirunallar (Pondicherry) bus route covers approximately 413 kms and takes about 10 hrs 28 mins. A total of 3 direct buses operated by 2 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:00, and the last bus leaves at 20:15.
Major boarding points in Mettupalayam include Kavundampalayam, Narasimhanaickenpalayam, Periyanyakanpalayam, Thudiyalur, while common drop locations in Thirunallar (Pondicherry) are Karaikal New Bus Stand.
RTC and private operators such as Air Indiaa Travels, A1 Travels, Krish Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 349 - INR 650.00 depending on the bus type and features.



