How to travel from Meghalaya to Puducherry, India

The distance between Meghalaya and Puducherry is around 2,130km (1,324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Puducherry by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PuducherryMeghalaya if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Pondicherry (PNY).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,995($200)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Kamakhya then take the train to Chennai Central and then to Pondicherry.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,591km (1,610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Puducherry by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,830 ($23) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,995 ($200).

The distance between Meghalaya and Puducherry is around 2,130km (1,324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,933km (1,201 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Meghalaya and Puducherry by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ₹15,995 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,830 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Meghalaya and Puducherry. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Meghalaya to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA) and Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Meghalaya to Puducherry typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) 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 Meghalaya and Puducherry. The distance is around 2,591km (1,610 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Puducherry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ₹12,655 ($160).

How do I get from Meghalaya to Puducherry

Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Puducherry

Transport options from Meghalaya to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 10m
₹15,995($200)
on demand2,493km (1,549 miles)
Plane and Train7h 45m
₹12,655($160)
once daily2,130km (1,324 miles)
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train9h 30m
₹13,050($165)
twice a week2,467km (1,533 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
2 days 2h
₹3,660($46)
once a week2,968km (1,844 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 3h
₹3,025($38)
once daily2,980km (1,852 miles)
Bus to Guwahati paltan bazar, train2 days 13h
₹1,830($23)
once a week3,037km (1,887 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
₹24,355($305)
on demand2,591km (1,610 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