How to travel from Mangalore to Puducherry, India

The distance between Mangalore and Puducherry is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mangalore 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.

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Fly

Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,575($160)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Bus

Take the bus to Kozhikode and then to Pondicherry.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Pondicherry.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance662km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mangalore and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Mangalore to Puducherry by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,575 ($160).

The distance between Mangalore and Puducherry is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Mangalore and Puducherry by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₹12,575 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Mangalore and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mangalore and Puducherry. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mangalore to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Mangalore and Puducherry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 17h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mangalore and Puducherry. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mangalore to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kozhikode and Calicut. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Mangalore and Puducherry. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mangalore and Puducherry. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mangalore to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mangalore to Puducherry typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) 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 Mangalore and Puducherry. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mangalore to Puducherry is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₹12,575 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mangalore and Puducherry

Transport options from Mangalore to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
₹12,575($160)
on demand591km (367 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
₹1,435($18)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Train
17h 20m
₹635($8)
twice a week803km (499 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
₹6,210($78)
on demand662km (411 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