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Last updated: Apr 28, 2021

ITS - Integrated Transport Service

Sustainable Mobility for Auroville


Auroville has a not-for-profit transport service for Aurovilians, newcomers, volunteers, visitors and guests. ITS's goal is to strive towards a pollution-free, safe transportation system by collaborating with community members to manifest the vision for mobility in Auroville.

ITS offers the following environment-friendly transportation options -

1. Taxi Sharing - Reduce emissions and save money. Get in touch with us for shared taxis to locations like Chennai, Tiruvannamalai, Bangalore etc. See below for our sharing prices.

2. Electric Scooter Rental – Support sustainable mobility in Auroville. Go Electric!

3. Local Pickups and Drops – Use our electric vans and scooters for rides to ECR, Kuyilapalayam, Pondy or anywhere in Auroville.

4. e-Delivery Services - Need something to be picked up or dropped off in Auroville or Pondy? A parcel, food, groceries, a cheque…? Let ITS do it for you in an eco-friendly way.

5. Vehicle Repairs – No more trips to Pondy. Get all your repairs done right here in Auroville.

6. Charging Stations – Free charging points for your e-vehicles 24/7. Currently, we have charging stations opposite Solar kitchen, at Ganesh Bakery and Tanto Pizzeria in Kuyilapalayam.

For any further inquiries please come to visit us at our office opposite Solar Kitchen. We are open from 9 AM to 5 PM or call us on these numbers 
+91 8098776644  and  +91 9442566256 

email : its@auroville.org.in
website: its.auroville.org 



Some indications on transport to and from Auroville:

From Pondicherry

By Bus

There are a number of direct buses to Pondicherry from various places in India. For private buses check on https://www.redbus.in. Auroville is around 15 km from the bus station.

You could take an auto from the bus station or contact ITS 

By train

There are a number of trains to Pondicherry from various places in India. For trains check on https://www.irctc.co.in/. Auroville is around 15 km from the railway station.

You could take an auto from the bus station or contact ITS

From Chennai

Auroville is 150 Km (95 miles) from Chennai. It can take anywhere between 3.5 hours to 5 hours to get to Auroville depending on the mode of transport and sharing options.

From Koyambedu Bus Station

Low cost and carbon

There are a number of buses to Pondicherry from Koyambedu. Take a bus to Pondicherry that takes the ECR Road. Ask the conductor to drop you at Auroville Junction.  

From there, you could hitch-hike, take an auto or contact ITS in advance to arrange for a pickup

Second Best

Contact ITS days in advance to arrange for a pickup


From Chennai Central or Egmore Railway Stations

Low cost and carbon

Take a local train or a bus to Guindi. From Guindi, take a bus to Pondicherry that takes the ECR Road. Ask the conductor to drop you at Auroville Junction.  

From there, you could hitch-hike, take an auto or contact ITS for a pickup

Second Best

Contact ITS days in advance to arrange for a pickup


From Chennai Airport

Low cost and carbon

Take a local train or Metro to Guindi. From Guindi, take a bus to Pondicherry that takes the ECR Road. Ask the conductor to drop you at Auroville Junction.  

From there, you could hitch-hike, take an auto or contact ITS  for a pickup

Second Best

You can get a taxi at the airport but for the best low-stress experience, pre-book an Auroville Taxi to meet you at the airport as Auroville drivers are cognizant of Chennai roads and highways as well as the inside maps of Auroville. A Chennai-airport taxi driver may not know how to find your destination in Auroville especially if you arrive at night. Your guesthouse can also organise the Auroville Taxi booking for you

Contact ITS days in advance to arrange for a pickup


Auroville Taxi Services

  • Integrated Transport service its.auroville.org  
    Online booking website: 
    http://sharedtransport.auroville.org/
    E-mail: sharedtransport@auroville.org.in
    Phone  +91 8098776644 | +91 9442566256
  • Aurocabs Taxi Service
    Contacts :+91 413 2623200, +91 413 2623201
    Mobile : +91 9443074825
    email: aurocabs@aurovill.org.in
  • Unity Transport Service (AV main road) 
    Ambassador, Indica, Indigo, Innova, Qualis, Tempo Traveller, Swaraj Mazda, etc. Ph. 0413-2623586 or 87, Cell 9047015801, Ph.0413- 2623587 ; 
    e-mail:  uts@auroville.org.in 
    Online booking  
    www.auroville-unity-transport.com
      
  • Sunrise Taxi
    Phone: 2622101 / 2622688 / 9787085283
    Email: sunrisetaxi@auroville.org.in
    Online booking, website: www.aurovillesunrisetaxi.com    
  • Maha Travels (AV main road, near Purple Hotel) – Ambassador, Tata Indica, Indigo, Innova, and Tata Marina cars. Ph. 0413-2622915 or 102, cell 9943881067,  
    e-mail mahatravels@auroville.org.in

We strongly advise you to use Auroville taxi companies:

Most of Auroville's well-trained drivers speak some English, have considerable experience with people from other cultures, and can point out where it's safe for you to enjoy a cup of coffee or meal at roadside restaurants along the way. Note that when you stop for a drink, it is polite to pay for the driver as well. You could also request the driver to buy bottled water or juice from a reliable vendor.

All tolls and parking tickets are included in the fare.

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  • The Galaxy Concept of the City
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