How to travel from Hubballi to Puducherry, India

The distance between Hubballi and Puducherry is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hubballi to Puducherry by train, taxi 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

Take the train to Pondicherry.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Puducherry.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
Operated by

Queens Car Rentals

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hubballi and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Hubballi to Puducherry by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,940 ($150).

The distance between Hubballi and Puducherry is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 19h 35m to get from Hubballi and Puducherry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hubballi to Puducherry is to take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Hubballi and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hubballi and Puducherry. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hubballi and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 19h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Hubballi and Puducherry. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 19h 35m, 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 Hubballi and Puducherry. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puducherry. instead which will take 10h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hubballi to Puducherry. We recommend that you take the train to Pondicherry. instead which will take 19h 35m.

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 Hubballi and Puducherry. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hubballi to Puducherry is to take the train which takes, on average, 19h 35m and will usually cost around ₹480 ($6).

How do I get from Hubballi to Puducherry

Compare travel optionsbetween Hubballi and Puducherry

Transport options from Hubballi to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
19h 35m
₹480($6)
3 times a week919km (571 miles)
Taxi
10h 40m
₹11,940($150)
on demand740km (460 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
₹7,005($88)
on demand740km (460 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