The distance between Puducherry and Mangalore is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Puducherry to Mangalore by train, plane, bus 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 from Pondicherry (PNY) to Mangalore (IXE).
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Take the bus to Calicut and then to Mangalore.
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Take the train to Mangalore.
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There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Mangalore by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).
The distance between Puducherry and Mangalore is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Puducherry and Mangalore by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Mangalore. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Mangalore. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 16h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puducherry and Mangalore. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puducherry to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Calicut and Kozhikode. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Parveen Travels and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Puducherry and Mangalore. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Mangalore. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Mangalore. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Puducherry to Mangalore typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and and arrive into Mangalore (IXE).
The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puducherry and Mangalore. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Mangalore is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹6,445 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ₹10,185($130) | on demand | 590km (367 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ₹6,445($81) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | ₹1,510($19) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Train | 16h 50m | ₹635($8) | twice a week | 803km (499 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | ₹6,210($78) | on demand | 660km (410 miles) |
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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Mangalore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.