There are 6 ways to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXB - PNY
6h 58m₹14,122–22,694Train
cheapest- Take the train from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritrain
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Pondicherrytrain
2d 9h₹1,253–9,821Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain
44h 48m₹3,834–12,095Bus
- Take the bus from Darjeeling to Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus
2d 6hDrive 2,280.7 km
- Drive from Darjeeling to Puducherrycar 2,280.7 km
34h 17m₹25,489–36,817Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 40m₹12,542–21,794
Darjeeling to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹10,000 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Darjeeling to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Darjeeling and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Siliguri, Babughat Bus Stand, Kolkata and Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Darjeeling to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Darjeeling and arriving at Pondicherry via New Jalpaiguri and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Darjeeling and Puducherry is 1939 km. The road distance is 2280.7 km.
The best way to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry without a car is to taxi and train which takes 44h 48m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹13,000.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry, including transfers.
Darjeeling to Puducherry bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Darjeeling station.
Darjeeling to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Darjeeling station.
The best way to get from Darjeeling to Puducherry is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹10,000 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Darjeeling to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus, Siliguri, Kolkata, Babughat Bus Stand, Kolkata, and Chennai in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darjeeling to Pondicherry via New Jalpaiguri and Tambaram in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–31,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Pondicherry via Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–27,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Tambaram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Darjeeling to Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹90–130
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Siliguri to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹450–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,400
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
Darjeeling Ride
- Phone
- +91 90 83 90 45 07
- Website
- darjeelingride.com
Darjeeling Taxi
- Phone
- 8670550722
- Website
- darjeelingtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Darjeeling to Puducherry bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus station.
Darjeeling to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darjeeling to Puducherry is 2281 km. It takes approximately 34h 17m to drive from Darjeeling to Puducherry.
There are 1180+ hotels available in Puducherry.









