The distance between Hyderabad and Puducherry is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hyderabad to Puducherry by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puducherry → Hyderabad if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Pondicherry (PNY).
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Take the bus to Salem and then to Pondicherry.
Kallada Tours and Travels
Take the train to Warangal and then to Pondicherry.
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There are several options for getting from Hyderabad to Puducherry by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,120 ($100).
The distance between Hyderabad and Puducherry is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hyderabad and Puducherry by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hyderabad to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹8,120 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyderabad and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyderabad and Puducherry. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyderabad to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warangal. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Hyderabad and Puducherry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hyderabad and Puducherry. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hyderabad to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salem. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
Kallada Tours and Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Hyderabad and Puducherry. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hyderabad and Puducherry. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hyderabad and Puducherry with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Spicejet fly between Hyderabad and Puducherry. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) and and arrive into Pondicherry (PNY). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Hyderabad to Puducherry typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) and and arrive into Pondicherry (PNY).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hyderabad and Puducherry. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyderabad to Puducherry is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹8,120 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | ₹8,120($100) | every 30 mins | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus | 14h 10m | ₹2,945($37) | every 4 hours | 968km (602 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 16h 50m | ₹555($7) | once a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Train to Villupuram Jn | 20hrs | ₹875($11) | once a week | 983km (611 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | ₹7,165($90) | on demand | 758km (471 miles) |
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The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.