The distance between Varanasi and Puducherry is around 1,618km (1,005 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Varanasi to Puducherry by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puducherry → Varanasi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY).
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Take the train to Villupuram Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Pondicherry.
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There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Puducherry by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,435 ($18) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,200 ($190).
The distance between Varanasi and Puducherry is around 1,618km (1,005 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,527km (949 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Varanasi and Puducherry by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₹15,200 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,435 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Puducherry. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villupuram Jn and Villupuram. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Puducherry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Varanasi and Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Puducherry. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Varanasi to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Varanasi to Puducherry typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) 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 Varanasi and Puducherry. The distance is around 1,958km (1,217 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Puducherry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 35m | ₹10,265($130) | once daily | 1,618km (1,005 miles) |
Fly to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ), Train | 8h 30m | ₹13,050($165) | twice a week | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train | 11h 15m | ₹12,970($165) | once a week | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
Train | 1 day 15h | ₹1,435($18) | once a week | 2,324km (1,444 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 14h | ₹2,545($32) | 3 times a week | 2,392km (1,487 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₹18,385($230) | on demand | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
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Indian Railways
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The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.