How to travel from Bangalore to Puducherry, India

The distance between Bangalore and Puducherry is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bangalore to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PuducherryBangalore if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Puducherry.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

KSRTC

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Pondicherry.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Puducherry.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Ola Cabs

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car
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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangalore and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Bangalore to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Bangalore and Puducherry is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Bangalore and Puducherry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangalore to Puducherry is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangalore and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bangalore and Puducherry. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bangalore to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeshwathpur. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bangalore and Puducherry. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 9h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bangalore and Puducherry. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bangalore and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 30m.

KSRTC run regular bus services between Bangalore and Puducherry. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangalore to Puducherry. We recommend that you take the bus to Puducherry. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Bangalore and Puducherry. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Puducherry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹715 ($9).

How do I get from Bangalore to Puducherry

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangalore and Puducherry

Transport options from Bangalore to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 30m
₹715($9)
4 times a day308km (192 miles)
Train
9h 50m
₹320($4)
3 times a week443km (275 miles)
Taxi
4h 30m
₹8,755($110)
on demand310km (193 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₹2,945($37)
on demand310km (193 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