The distance between Pune and Puducherry is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pune to Puducherry by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puducherry → Pune if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Pune (PNQ) to Pondicherry (PNY).
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Take the train to Pondicherry.
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There are several options for getting from Pune to Puducherry by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,335 ($155).
The distance between Pune and Puducherry is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 973km (605 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Pune and Puducherry by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pune to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹12,335 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Pune and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pune and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pune and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 1 day 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Pune and Puducherry. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pune and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Pune (PNQ) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Pune and Puducherry. Flights depart from Pune (PNQ) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Pune to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Pune to Puducherry typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Pune (PNQ) and and arrive into Pondicherry (PNY).
The closest major airport to Puducherry is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Puducherry. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pune and Puducherry. The distance is around 1,124km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pune to Puducherry is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹12,335 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | ₹12,335($155) | every 15 mins | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Plane and Train | 9h 55m | ₹12,495($155) | once a week | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Train | 1 day 6h | ₹715($9) | 3 times a week | 1,454km (904 miles) |
Drive | 16h 15m | ₹10,585($135) | on demand | 1,124km (698 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.