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How to get fromCairns to Puducherryby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Puducherry by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CNS - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    21h 45m
    ₹33,259–153,333

  2. Fly to Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CNS - PNY
    25h 47m
    ₹53,476–250,161

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CNS - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain train
    19h 15m
    ₹39,820–182,614

  4. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CNS - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Airport Toll to Krishnagiribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Puducherrybus bus
    26h 31m
    ₹34,229–84,255

  5. Fly to Salem, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CNS - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus
    28h 36m
    ₹43,493–202,404

Cairns (CNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹33,089Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,117.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Puducherry, India?

Singapore Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily.

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