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How to get fromPuducherry to Kolkataby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Kolkata by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Pondicherry

    best
    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PNY - CCU
    6h 20m
    ₹13,279–20,336

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jntrain train 12868
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    33h 53m
    ₹824–6,124

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    41h 20m
    ₹1,477–5,824

  4. Drive  1,781.4 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Kolkatacar car 1,781.4 km
    26h 39m
    ₹19,834–28,649

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    7h 13m
    ₹6,200–14,355

Puducherry to Kolkata by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration41h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Pondicherry (PNY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Kolkata via Chennai in around 41h 20m.

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