How to travel from Aligarh to Puducherry, India

The distance between Aligarh and Puducherry is around 1,931km (1,200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aligarh to Puducherry by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Agra Fort, Fly

Take the train to Agra Fort then fly from Agra (AGR) to Pondicherry (PNY).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,760($200)
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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt and then to Pondicherry.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,133km (1,325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aligarh and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Aligarh to Puducherry by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,760 ($200).

The distance between Aligarh and Puducherry is around 1,931km (1,200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,776km (1,104 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Aligarh and Puducherry by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aligarh to Puducherry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ₹15,760 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Aligarh and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aligarh and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aligarh to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Aligarh and Puducherry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aligarh and Puducherry. We recommend that you take the train to Agra Fort then fly from Agra (AGR) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aligarh to Puducherry. We recommend that you take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Puducherry is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Puducherry. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aligarh and Puducherry. The distance is around 2,133km (1,325 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aligarh to Puducherry is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₹15,680 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aligarh and Puducherry

Transport options from Aligarh to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Agra Fort, Fly + 2 similar
5h 40m
₹15,760($200)
twice a week1,931km (1,200 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
₹15,680($195)
every 3 hours2,133km (1,326 miles)
Train to New Delhi, plane9hrs
₹7,960($100)
once daily2,090km (1,298 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,195($15)
once a week2,287km (1,421 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,055($250)
on demand2,133km (1,325 miles)

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Airports near Puducherry

The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Puducherry
TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Puducherry
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Puducherry