There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus
- Take the bus from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh to Mopidevi, Andhra Pradeshbus
13h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Gudivada Jntrain 17643
15h 42m₹475–3,694Drive 603.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Machilīpatnamcar 603.4 km
9h 26m₹6,796–9,816Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Machilīpatnamtaxi 603.4 km
9h 26m₹10,000–12,000Fly from Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane PNY - VGA
- Take the train from Tenneru to Chilakalapuditrain
9h 8m₹10,662–19,648Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Gunturbus
- Take the train from Guntur Jn to Machelipatnamtrain
17h 55mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Tenneru to Chilakalapuditrain
8h 25m₹5,780–14,326
Puducherry to Machilīpatnam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam is to train and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chilakalapudi via Gudivada Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Puducherry and Machilīpatnam is 608 km. The road distance is 603.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 53m to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Machilīpatnam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Machilīpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Machilīpatnam, India?
You can take a bus from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, and Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Gudivada Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Gudivada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 3m
- 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 Tenneru to Chilakalapudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Guntur Jn to Machelipatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Tenneru to Chilakalapudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 Pondicherry to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Machilīpatnam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Machilīpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gudivada Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Machilīpatnam is 603 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Puducherry to Machilīpatnam.
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