There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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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 48m₹4,922–14,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 11005 / ...
8h 41m₹370–2,842Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
7h 15m₹470–1,500Drive 300.7 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Puducherrycar 300.7 km
4h 46m₹3,382–4,885Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Puducherrytaxi 300.7 km
4h 46m₹7,000–9,000
Bengaluru to Puducherry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry is to bus and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Puducherry is 321 km. The road distance is 300.7 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Puducherry bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand station.
Bengaluru to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Puducherry is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Puducherry, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- 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 Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Puducherry bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Bengaluru to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Puducherry is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bengaluru to Puducherry.
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