How to travel from Puducherry to Hyderabad, India

The distance between Puducherry and Hyderabad is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Puducherry to Hyderabad 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 Pondicherry (PNY) to Hyderabad (HYD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,120($100)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Bus

Take the bus to Salem and then to Hyderabad Mehdipatnam.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,945($37)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Warangal and then to Secunderabad.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Hyderabad.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Hyderabad

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Hyderabad by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,120 ($100).

The distance between Puducherry and Hyderabad is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Puducherry and Hyderabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Hyderabad is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹8,120 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Hyderabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Hyderabad. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Hyderabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warangal, Secunderabad, Secunderabad East and Ameerpet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Hyderabad. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 15m, 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 Hyderabad. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puducherry to Hyderabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salem. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Parveen Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Puducherry and Hyderabad. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Puducherry and Hyderabad with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Spicejet fly between Puducherry and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Puducherry to Hyderabad typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD).

The closest major airport to Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad. Vijayawada Airport (VGA) (VGA) 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 Hyderabad. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Hyderabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹8,120 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Hyderabad

Transport options from Puducherry to Hyderabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹8,120($100)
every 30 mins639km (397 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
₹2,945($37)
every 4 hours974km (605 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 15m
₹555($7)
once a week995km (618 miles)
Train to Secunderabad22hrs
₹875($11)
once a week984km (611 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
₹7,165($90)
on demand756km (470 miles)

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Airports near Hyderabad

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad
VGA
Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Hyderabad
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
318km (198 miles) from Hyderabad