The nearest airport to Pondicherry is the Chennai International Airport (MAA). From there, you can book a taxi or a bus to Pondicherry. The distance is approximately 135 km and it takes around 3 hours by road.
The nearest railway station is the Pondicherry Railway Station (PDY), which is well connected to major cities. However, for some cities, arriving at Villupuram Junction (VM), about 38 km away from Pondicherry, and then taking a taxi or bus might be more convenient.
Pondicherry is well connected by road. People can drive down to the city through a network of national highways.
| City | Flight (Nearest Airport) | Train (Nearest Station) | Road (Distance and Route) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 1390 km via NH48; Stopover at Bangalore recommended |
| Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 2400 km via NH44; Stopover at Hyderabad recommended |
| Kolkata | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 1800 km via NH16; Stopover at Visakhapatnam recommended |
| Bangalore | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | Pondicherry Railway Station (PDY) | About 320 km via NH 77; Non-stop journey is feasible |
| Chennai | Chennai International Airport (MAA) | Pondicherry Railway Station (PDY) | About 150 km via E Coast Rd; Non-stop journey is feasible |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 800 km via NH 16; Stopover at Nellore recommended |
| Ahmedabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 1800 km via NH48; Stopover at Mumbai recommended |
| Pune | Pune Airport (PNQ) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 1190 km via NH48; Stopover at Bangalore recommended |
| Jaipur | Jaipur International Airport (JAI) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 2200 km via NH48; Stopover at Hyderabad recommended |
| Surat | Surat Airport (STV) | Villupuram Junction (VM) | About 1700 km via NH48; Stopover at Mumbai recommended |
Please note that the mentioned distances and routes are approximations and the best route might change due to road conditions and weather. Travelers are advised to check the latest travel information before embarking on their journey.
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