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# Puducherry to Tambaram toll

A car pays ₹150 one way (₹225 return) in tolls from Puducherry to Tambaram on NH-45: 2 toll plazas, about 115 km apart city to city in a straight line. Tambaram to Puducherry 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 | ₹150 | ₹225 | 2 of 2 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹245 | ₹365 | 2 of 2 |
| Bus | ₹515 | ₹770 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹515 | ₹770 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹560 | ₹840 | 2 of 2 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹805 | ₹1,205 | 2 of 2 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹980 | ₹1,470 | 2 of 2 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

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

## Questions

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

A car, jeep or van pays ₹150 one way from Puducherry to Tambaram on NH-45, adding the single-journey fares at 2 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹225.

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

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

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

A bus pays ₹515 one way across 2 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹515 one way across 2 priced plazas.

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

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 2 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Tambaram to Puducherry also costs ₹150 by car.

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

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹75 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 21 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 100 one-way trips of 2 plazas.

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

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