There are 7 ways to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalurtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VGA - PNY
7h 1m₹10,627–19,588Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gudivada Jn to Pondicherrytrain 17644
16h 38m₹480–3,724Bus
- Take the bus from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh to Ongole, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
14h 3mDrive 604.7 km
- Drive from Machilīpatnam to Puducherrycar 604.7 km
9h 14m₹6,811–9,837Taxi
- Take the taxi from Machilīpatnam to Puducherrytaxi 604.7 km
9h 14m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalurtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
8h 25m₹5,747–14,288Train, bus
- Take the train from Machelipatnam to Guntur Jntrain
- Take the bus from Guntur to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
16h 45m
Machilīpatnam to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Pondicherry via Ongole and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Machelipatnam and arriving at Pondicherry via Gudivada Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Machilīpatnam and Puducherry is 590 km. The road distance is 604.7 km.
The best way to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Machilīpatnam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport, depart from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh station.
Machilīpatnam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gudivada Jn station.
The best way to get from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Machilīpatnam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Machilīpatnam to Pondicherry via Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh, Ongole, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), and Koyembedu in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Gudivada Jn to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gudivada Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Machelipatnam to Guntur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Machilīpatnam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport, arrive at Ongole, Andhra Pradesh station.
Machilīpatnam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machilīpatnam to Puducherry is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Machilīpatnam to Puducherry.
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