Kolkata to Pondicherry -> Distance, Car, Road, Train, Flight, Bus

Kolkata to Pondicherry

Kolkata to Pondicherry Road Distance

1,828 km

Kolkata to Pondicherry Aerial Distance

1,492 km

Kolkata to Pondicherry Travel Time

1 day 5 hours

How to reach Pondicherry from Kolkata

Situated in the southern portion of India, Pondicherry is a Union territory, boasting of rich colonial heritage. It is here that you can experience the real British life , three lined streets, yellow bungalows and the famous Gandhi memorial. Pondicherry is far from Kolkata, however a flight to Bangalore or Chennai and then a road trip to Pondicherry is what most people prefer. There is only one flight which flies directly to Pondicherry from Kolkata for which tickets are always sold out.

Knowing The Details

1. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Flight and Bus

2. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Road

3. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Train

4. Popular Routes to Pondicherry

5. Popular Routes from Kolkata

6. Places to Visit in Pondicherry

7. Hotels in Pondicherry

Pondicherry Travel Packages

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3 Days / 2 Nights

2 Nights 3 Days Pondicherry Holiday Tour Package

Chennai(0N) → Pondicherry(2N)

$86/person

4 Days / 3 Nights

Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram Tour with Kanchipuram

Chennai (1N) → Pondicherry(1N) → Mahabalipuram(1N)

$96/person

5 Days / 4 Nights

Soulful Pondicherry Tour with Heritage Walk & C...

Chennai(0N) → Pondicherry(4N)

$159/person

6 Days / 5 Nights

Delights of Chennai, Pondicherry & Tirupati

Chennai(1N) → Pondicherry(2N) → Tirupati(2N)

$ 212

12% off

$186/person

9 Days / 8 Nights

Heavenly Tamil Nadu Tour Package

Chennai(1N) → Mahabalipuram(1N) → Pondicherry(1N) → Vailankanni(1N) → Tanjore(1N) → Tiruchi(1N) → Madurai(2N)

$469/person

5 Days / 4 Nights

Dazzling Pondicherry, Chennai & Mahabalipuram

Chennai(1N) → Mahabalipuram(1N) → Pondicherry(2N)

$114/person

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1. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Flight and Bus

Multiple airlines fly between Kolkata and Chennai/Bangalore at various timings due to the increased demand for these major cities. Flying to Chennai or Bangalore and then a road journey to Pondicherry is the preferred and most convenient way to travel for tourists.

Option 1

Part 1: Kolkata to Chennai by Flight:

Starting Price: INR 3000
Departure Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Arrival Airport: Chennai International Airport
Travel Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Part 2: Chennai to Pondicherry by Bus

Route Operator: Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Route Number: 87ACS1
Starting Point: Chennai
Terminating Point: Pondicherry
Travel time: 3 Hour 45 Minutes
Distance : 170 Kms
Frequency: Three times a day.
Ticket cost: INR 300

Option 2

Part 1: Kolkata to Bangalore by Flight

Starting Price: INR 4000
Departure Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Arrival Airport: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Part 2: Bangalore to Pondicherry by Bus

Route Operator: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Starting Point: Bangalore
Terminating Point: Pondicherry
Travel time: 7 Hour 30 Minutes
Distance : 315 Kms
Frequency: Hourly
Ticket cost: INR 600

Kolkata to Pondicherry Flights

Showing indicative fares for from CCU to MAA.

SpiceJet

15:10 Kolkata

02 h 20 m

17:30 Pondicherry

₹ 3,397

IndiGo

16:20 Kolkata

02 h 25 m

18:45 Pondicherry

₹ 3,467

IndiGo

15:05 Kolkata

02 h 25 m

17:30 Pondicherry

₹ 3,467

IndiGo

05:40 Kolkata

02 h 30 m

08:10 Pondicherry

₹ 3,467

IndiGo

18:25 Kolkata

02 h 20 m

20:45 Pondicherry

₹ 3,467

2. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Road

The journey to Pondicherry from Kolkata by road is comparatively longer than other modes of transport. The road journey is bound to leave you exhausted and and the drive is not very comfortable either.

Approximate Travel Time: 30 Hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 15000
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Route 1: Via NH16

Distance: 1843 Kms
Time: 32 Hours

Sights on the way: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Gopegarh Eco Park, Jhargram Raj Palace, Barabati Fort, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Cuttack Chandi Temple, Mahuri Kalua Temple, Kedareswar Temple, Thakurani Temple, Ramakrishna Beach, Kailasagiri, Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Undavalli Caves, Kothapatnam Beach, Ranganatha Temple, Nellore, Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi Tayee Ammavari, Fort St. George, Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Eating options: Maharaja Bar Restaurant , Gabbar's Bar and Kitchen, The Cocktail, The Golden Spoon, Cuttack, Amma Hotel, Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant, Udipi Sreenivasa Bhavan, Hotel Sri Krishna Prasad.

Route 2: Via NH16 and NH30

Distance: 2114 Kms
Time: 38 Hours

Sights on the way: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Mandira Dam, Hanuman Temple, Samaleswari Temple, Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bogatha Waterfall, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Undavalli Caves, Kothapatnam Beach, Ranganatha Temple, Nellore, Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi Tayee Ammavari, Fort St. George, Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Eating options: Maharaja Bar Restaurant , Gabbar's Bar and Kitchen, Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant, Udipi Sreenivasa Bhavan, Hotel Sri Krishna Prasad, Sapthagiri Family Restaurant, Surya Hotel, Brundavanam Beach Restaurant.

3. Kolkata to Pondicherry by Train

Travelling from Kolkata to Pondicherry by train is definitely the cheapest option but is also long and tiring. The train takes over one day to reach , but the journey is not uncomfortable if you book a sleeper ticket.

Travel time: 33 Hours 20 Minutes
Distance : 2000 Kms
Frequency: Once a week
Ticket cost: INR 900

Popular Routes to Pondicherry