There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
4h 54m₹6,172–16,187Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Parangipettaitrain 16529
11h 58m₹941–2,993Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
9h 1m₹1,130–3,842Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
10h 19m₹1,877–3,419Drive 339.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Pichavaramcar 339.3 km
5h 18m₹3,815–5,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Pichavaramtaxi 339.3 km
5h 18m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 6m₹5,782–11,087Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h₹5,302–9,037
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Pichavaram is 384 km. The road distance is 339.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand station.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to train via Vellore which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Pichavaram, India?
You can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Pichavaram via Katpadi Jn and Chidambaram in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pichavaram via Puducherry and Chidambaram in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–10,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Pichavaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Pichavaram is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Bengaluru to Pichavaram.
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