There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Ongole by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Ongoletrain 17656
8h 48m₹280–2,200Bus via Chennai
- 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 Chennai - Ongole
9h 30m₹590–2,087Drive 442.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ongolecar 442.1 km
7h 1m₹4,956–7,159Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ongoletaxi 442.1 km
7h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada-Airport-VGA to Ongoletaxi
8h 7m₹8,373–15,617Train via Gūdūr
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Gudur Jntrain 17656 / ...
- Take the train from Gudur Jn to Ongoletrain 03252 / ...
9h 1m₹391–3,048Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ongolebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 55m
Puducherry to Ongole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ongole is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ongole is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Ongole. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Ongole via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ongole. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Puducherry and Ongole is 491 km. The road distance is 442.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ongole without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Pondicherry to Ongole takes 8h 48m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Puducherry to Ongole bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ongole is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ongole, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Ongole 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Ongole via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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 Pondicherry to Gudur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Gudur Jn to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–7,000
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
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Ongole bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ongole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ongole is 442 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Puducherry to Ongole.
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