The distance between Kota and Puducherry is around 1,647km (1,023 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kota to Puducherry by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Pondicherry (PNY).
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Take the train to Villupuram Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Kota to Puducherry by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,850 ($175).
The distance between Kota and Puducherry is around 1,647km (1,023 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530km (951 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Kota and Puducherry by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kota to Puducherry is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹13,850 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kota and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kota to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn, Villupuram Jn and Villupuram. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Puducherry. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Kota and Puducherry. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 6h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Puducherry. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Madras (MAA) then take the train to Pondicherry. instead which will take 9h 15m.
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 Kota and Puducherry. The distance is around 1,845km (1,147 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Puducherry is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around ₹9,710 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 30m | ₹13,850($175) | once daily | 2,065km (1,283 miles) |
Train to Mavli Jn, Fly | 9h 30m | ₹20,215($255) | once a week | 2,794km (1,736 miles) |
Train to Indore Jn Bg, Fly | 11h 25m | ₹12,655($160) | once daily | 1,647km (1,023 miles) |
Train and Plane | 13h 25m | ₹7,720($95) | once daily | 1,723km (1,070 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 15m | ₹9,710($120) | once daily | 2,046km (1,271 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | ₹1,510($19) | 3 times a week | 2,133km (1,326 miles) |
Train to Tiruppadirippuliyur | 1 day 12h | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 2,186km (1,358 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹17,350($220) | on demand | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
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The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.