The distance between Kolkata and Puducherry is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kolkata to Puducherry by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Pondicherry (PNY).
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Take the train to Pondicherry.
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Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Pondicherry.
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There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Puducherry by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,520 ($195).
The distance between Kolkata and Puducherry is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,486km (923 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kolkata and Puducherry by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹15,520 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 8h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Puducherry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kolkata and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Puducherry. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kolkata to Puducherry typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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 Kolkata and Puducherry. The distance is around 1,797km (1,117 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Puducherry is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹15,520 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | ₹15,520($195) | every 10 mins | 1,837km (1,142 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 50m | ₹8,195($105) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Train | 1 day 8h | ₹875($11) | once a week | 1,919km (1,193 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 5h | ₹2,390($30) | once daily | 1,920km (1,193 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | ₹16,870($210) | on demand | 1,797km (1,117 miles) |
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The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.