There are 7 ways to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VGA - PNY
4h 51m₹10,208–18,841Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
13h 20m₹340–2,700Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain
9h 52m₹768–6,185Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
12h 18mDrive 583.7 km
- Drive from Vijayawada to Puducherrycar 583.7 km
9h 2m₹6,566–9,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada to Puducherrytaxi 583.7 km
9h 2m₹9,500–12,000Bus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
13h 53m
Vijayawada to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vijayawada to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Pondicherry via Nellore and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vijayawada Jn and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Vijayawada and Puducherry is 546 km. The road distance is 583.7 km.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry, including transfers.
Vijayawada to Puducherry bus services, operated by Ira Transports, depart from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishna Canal station.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Puducherry is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train via Arakkonam, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,500 and takes 9h 52m, you could also bus via Nellore, which costs and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Puducherry, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Fly91 fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Pondicherry (PNY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vijayawada Jn to Pondicherry via Krishna Canal, Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram Jn in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Vijayawada to Puducherry bus services, operated by Ira Transports, arrive at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vijayawada to Puducherry is 584 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Vijayawada to Puducherry.
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