Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Puducherry

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Puducherry by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Pondicherry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane MEL - PNY
    24h 51m
    ₹52,133–122,183

  2. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    19h 45m
    ₹26,253–69,883

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain train
    21h 7m
    ₹32,673–79,833

  4. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MEL - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Pondicherrytrain train
    27h 29m
    ₹44,218–174,193

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration27h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹45,102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Puducherry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,762.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 51m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Puducherry, India?

Jetstar, IndiGo Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pondicherry (PNY) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides