There are 6 ways to get from Samarlakota to Puducherry by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane RJA - PNY
6h 37m₹9,205–28,660Train
cheapest- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
18h 55m₹430–3,300Train, 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₹778–3,307Drive 777.9 km
- Drive from Samarlakota to Puducherrycar 777.9 km
11h 57m₹8,748–12,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samarlakota to Puducherrytaxi 777.9 km
11h 57m₹12,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Samarlakota Bridge to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circlebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
17h 59m₹1,612–5,256
Samarlakota to Puducherry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 ₹9,000 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samarlakota to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Samarlakota Bridge and arriving at Pondicherry via FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Samalkot Jn and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. 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 train and bus which takes 17h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
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 Samarlakota Bridge 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 train which takes 18h 55m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500 and takes 17h 59m.
What companies run services between Samarlakota, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 18h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Samarlakota Bridge to Pondicherry via FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, and Koyembedu in around 17h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samalkot Jn to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Eluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Samalkot Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Eluru to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Samarlakota Bridge to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Samarlakota to Puducherry bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle 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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