How to travel from Puducherry to Amritsar, India

The distance between Puducherry and Amritsar is around 2,366km (1,470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Puducherry to Amritsar by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Amritsar (ATQ).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,005($175)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to New Delhi and then to Amritsar Jn.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand, Vadodara then Jaipur and then to Amritsar.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,050($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Amritsar.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,758km (1,714 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Amritsar

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Amritsar by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,005 ($175).

The distance between Puducherry and Amritsar is around 2,366km (1,470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,249km (1,397 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Puducherry and Amritsar by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Amritsar is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₹14,005 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Amritsar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Amritsar. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Amritsar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Delhi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Amritsar. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Puducherry and Amritsar. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puducherry to Amritsar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand, Rashtreeya Vidhyalaya Road, Majestic, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Vadodara, Baroda and Jaipur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

KSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and RSRTC run regular bus services between Puducherry and Amritsar. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Amritsar. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Amritsar (ATQ) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Amritsar. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR) and Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puducherry to Amritsar typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and and arrive into Amritsar (ATQ).

The closest major airport to Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) (ATQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Amritsar. Satwari Airport (IXJ) (IXJ) and Gaggal Airport (DHM) (DHM) 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 Puducherry and Amritsar. The distance is around 2,758km (1,714 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Amritsar is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Amritsar

Transport options from Puducherry to Amritsar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 15m
₹14,005($175)
on demand2,410km (1,498 miles)
Train and Plane7h 10m
₹9,870($125)
once daily2,366km (1,470 miles)
Train
1 day 20h
₹1,355($17)
once a week2,830km (1,758 miles)
Bus
2 days 20h
₹6,050($76)
once daily3,199km (1,988 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
₹25,945($325)
on demand2,758km (1,714 miles)

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Airports near Amritsar

The following major airports near Amritsar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Amritsar
IXJ
Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Amritsar
DHM
Gaggal Airport (DHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Amritsar