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# Chennai to Puducherry toll

A car pays ₹205 one way (₹310 return) in tolls from Chennai to Puducherry on NH-45: 3 toll plazas, about 137 km apart city to city in a straight line. Puducherry to Chennai costs the same. These are tolls along NH-45 between these cities; a different route will cost differently. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.

## Totals by vehicle

| Vehicle | One way | Return (24h) | Plazas priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹205 | ₹310 | 3 of 3 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹335 | ₹500 | 3 of 3 |
| Bus | ₹705 | ₹1,055 | 3 of 3 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹705 | ₹1,055 | 3 of 3 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹765 | ₹1,150 | 3 of 3 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹1,100 | ₹1,650 | 3 of 3 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹1,340 | ₹2,010 | 3 of 3 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

| Plaza | Near | Car single |
|---|---|---|
| [Vanagaram Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vanagaram-toll-plaza/) | Maduravoyal | ₹55 |
| [Paranur Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/paranur-toll-plaza/) | Chengalpattu | ₹75 |
| [Athur Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/athur-toll-plaza/) | Tindivanam | ₹75 |

## Questions

### How much is the toll from Chennai to Puducherry by car?

A car, jeep or van pays ₹205 one way from Chennai to Puducherry on NH-45, adding the single-journey fares at 3 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹310.

### How many toll plazas are there between Chennai and Puducherry?

3 toll plazas on NH-45, between the two cities: Vanagaram Toll Plaza, Paranur Toll Plaza, Athur Toll Plaza.

### What is the toll for a bus or truck from Chennai to Puducherry?

A bus pays ₹705 one way across 3 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹705 one way across 3 priced plazas.

### Is the toll from Puducherry to Chennai the same?

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 3 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Puducherry to Chennai also costs ₹205 by car.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it from Chennai to Puducherry?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹68.33 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 15 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 66 one-way trips of 3 plazas.

### Which is the costliest toll plaza between Chennai and Puducherry?

Paranur Toll Plaza charges a car ₹75 for a single journey, the highest current fare on this stretch.