How to travel from Lucknow to Puducherry, India

The distance between Lucknow and Puducherry is around 1,725km (1,072 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lucknow 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

Fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Pondicherry (PNY).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,780($150)
Operated by

AirAsia India

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Train

Take the train to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station and then to Pondicherry.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Pondicherry.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,545($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,043km (1,269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Puducherry by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,780 ($150).

The distance between Lucknow and Puducherry is around 1,725km (1,072 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,661km (1,032 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lucknow and Puducherry by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹11,780 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucknow to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Puducherry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Lucknow and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Puducherry. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Lucknow to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lucknow to Puducherry typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lucknow and Puducherry. The distance is around 2,043km (1,269 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Puducherry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Puducherry

Transport options from Lucknow to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
₹11,780($150)
on demand1,831km (1,138 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
₹15,520($195)
every 3 hours1,850km (1,149 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
₹7,240($90)
once daily1,725km (1,072 miles)
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train10h 20m
₹12,735($160)
once a week1,835km (1,140 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 14h
₹1,115($14)
once a week2,262km (1,406 miles)
Train via Katpadi Jn1 day 19h
₹1,195($15)
once a week2,554km (1,587 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 13h
₹2,545($32)
4 times a week2,321km (1,442 miles)
Train to Chennai Central, Bus1 day 18h
₹1,195($15)
twice a week2,252km (1,399 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹19,180($240)
on demand2,043km (1,269 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