There are 7 ways to get from Kākināda to Puducherry by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane RJA - PNY
6h 27m₹10,209–30,694Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Pondicherrytrain 17655
19h 10m₹430–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
18h 5m₹1,627–5,259Drive 785.5 km
- Drive from Kākināda to Puducherrycar 785.5 km
11h 49m₹8,814–12,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kākināda to Puducherrytaxi 785.5 km
11h 49m₹13,000–16,000Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RJA - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 25m₹6,129–16,794Taxi to Vijayawada Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kākināda to Vijayawada-Airport-VGAtaxi
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 55m₹9,379–16,192
Kākināda to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kākināda to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kākināda to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kākināda to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu and arriving at Pondicherry via FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kakinada Town and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Kākināda and Puducherry is 699 km. The road distance is 785.5 km.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kākināda to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kākināda to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu station.
Kākināda to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kakinada Town station.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Puducherry is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Kākināda, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to Pondicherry via FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, and Koyembedu in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kakinada Town to Pondicherry 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 19h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–29,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kakinada Town to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kākināda to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu station.
Kākināda to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kākināda to Puducherry is 786 km. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Kākināda to Puducherry.
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