How to travel from Puducherry to Bhilai, India

The distance between Puducherry and Bhilai is around 1,146km (712 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puducherry to Bhilai 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 BhilaiPuducherry if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Raipur (RPR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,700($145)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Nagpur and then to Durg.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Durg.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,705($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bhilai.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,333km (828 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Bhilai

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Bhilai by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,700 ($145).

The distance between Puducherry and Bhilai is around 1,146km (712 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,045km (649 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Puducherry and Bhilai by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Bhilai is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹11,700 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Bhilai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Bhilai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Puducherry and Bhilai. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Bhilai. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Raipur (RPR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Bhilai. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puducherry to Bhilai typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and and arrive into Raipur (RPR).

The closest major airport to Bhilai is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) (RPR) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Bhilai. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) 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 Bhilai. The distance is around 1,333km (828 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Bhilai is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,150 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Bhilai

Transport options from Puducherry to Bhilai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
₹11,700($145)
on demand1,300km (808 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
₹9,150($115)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Train to Tiruchchirapali, Fly7h 30m
₹10,345($130)
twice a week1,539km (956 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹1,275($16)
once a week1,571km (976 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 1h
₹2,705($34)
5 times a week1,642km (1,020 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
₹12,575($160)
on demand1,333km (828 miles)

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Airports near Bhilai

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

RPR
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Bhilai
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Bhilai
JLR
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
257km (160 miles) from Bhilai