There are 9 ways to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane RJA - PNY
6h 37m₹9,705–29,660Train
cheapest- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherrytrain 17655
18h 55m₹430–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - New Karuna Kumar restaurant to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5230
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
15h 56m₹1,982–5,728Drive 777.9 km
- Drive from Samarlakota to Puducherrycar 777.9 km
11h 57m₹8,876–12,821Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samarlakota to Puducherrytaxi 777.9 km
11h 57m₹12,000–16,000Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RJA - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 15m₹6,125–16,760Train to Visakhapatnam, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Simhachalam Northtrain
- Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VTZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 49m₹6,949–15,778Train to Vijayawada Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Gannavaramtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 49m₹6,533–13,948Train, bus
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Elurutrain
- Take the bus from Eluru to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
17h 54m₹778–3,307
Samarlakota to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samarlakota to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rest Stop - New Karuna Kumar restaurant and arriving at Pondicherry via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Samalkot Jn and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Samarlakota and Puducherry is 687 km. The road distance is 777.9 km.
The best way to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 15h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry, including transfers.
Samarlakota to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rest Stop - New Karuna Kumar restaurant station.
Samarlakota to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Samalkot Jn station.
The best way to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry is to bus which takes 15h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between Samarlakota, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Samarlakota to Pondicherry via FlixBus Rest Stop - New Karuna Kumar restaurant, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, and Koyembedu in around 15h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherry 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 18h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–28,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Samalkot Jn to Simhachalam North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Samalkot Jn to Gannavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- 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 Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Samalkot Jn to Eluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - New Karuna Kumar restaurant to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Samarlakota to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Samarlakota to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samarlakota to Puducherry is 778 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Samarlakota to Puducherry.
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