How to travel from Puducherry to Bangalore, India

The distance between Puducherry and Bangalore is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Puducherry to Bangalore by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

KSRTC

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Yasvantpur Jn.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bengaluru.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Royal Travels Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Bengaluru.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Bangalore

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Bangalore by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Puducherry and Bangalore is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Puducherry and Bangalore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Bangalore is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Bangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Bangalore. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Bangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yasvantpur Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Bangalore. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Bangalore. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puducherry and Bangalore with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 30m.

KSRTC run regular bus services between Puducherry and Bangalore. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puducherry to Bangalore. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand. instead which will take 7h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bangalore is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Bangalore. Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Bangalore. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Bangalore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹715 ($9).

How do I get from Puducherry to Bangalore

Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Bangalore

Transport options from Puducherry to Bangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 30m
₹715($9)
4 times a day308km (191 miles)
Train
8h 50m
₹320($4)
3 times a week443km (275 miles)
Taxi
4h 30m
₹8,755($110)
on demand310km (193 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₹2,945($37)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Bangalore

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

BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Bangalore
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Bangalore
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Bangalore