There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
3h 47m₹5,832–16,607Bus via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 57m₹542–2,160Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
8h 56m₹824–1,809Train
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 11005 / ...
9h 12m₹591–3,124Drive 306.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kalapetcar 306.4 km
4h 34m₹3,430–4,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kalapettaxi 306.4 km
4h 34m₹7,000–9,000
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet is to bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kalapet. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand and arriving at Kanachettikulam via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kalapet. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kalapet is 322 km. The road distance is 306.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kalapet bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand station.
Bengaluru to Kalapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kalapet is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kalapet, India?
KSRTC operates a bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherry 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹700–1,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kalapet via Katpadi Jn and Pondicherry in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹700–900
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kalapet bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Bengaluru to Kalapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kalapet is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Bengaluru to Kalapet.
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