Pondicherry does not have an operational airport for commercial flights. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is approximately 150 kilometers away from Pondicherry. Domestic flights from major cities to Chennai are readily available. From the Chennai airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Pondicherry.
The nearest railway station to the Old Lighthouse in Pondicherry is the Pondicherry Railway Station (PDY). There are several trains that connect Pondicherry to various cities in India. Once you arrive at the Pondicherry Railway Station, you can hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi to reach the Old Lighthouse.
Pondicherry is well-connected by a network of roads to all the major cities in Tamil Nadu and other neighboring states. There are state-operated and private buses that ply regularly between Pondicherry and various cities. Alternatively, one can drive to Pondicherry. The Old Lighthouse is located within Pondicherry city and is easily accessible by local transport.
| City | By Air (Nearest Airport) | By Train (Nearest Station) | By Road (Distance and Suggested Route) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~1,392 KM; Take the Mumbai - Pune Expressway and connect to the NH48, with possible stops at Pune and Bangalore. |
| Delhi | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~2,194 KM; You can take the Yammuna Expressway and continue on NH44, with stops over at Agra and Hyderabad. |
| Kolkata | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~1,798 KM; Take NH16, stops can be made At Visakhapatnam and Chennai. |
| Bangalore | Chennai International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~311 KM; Via NH77. |
| Chennai | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~150 KM; Via the East Coast Road (ECR). |
| Hyderabad | Chennai International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~800 KM; via NH16, with a possible stopover in Nellore or Chennai. |
| Ahmedabad | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~1,795 KM; via NH48, with stops possibly at Mumbai and Bangalore. |
| Pune | Chennai International Airport, Pune Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~1,018 KM; via NH48, with a stop in Bangalore. |
| Jaipur | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~2,057 KM; via NH48, with stops possibly in Udaipur and Mumbai. |
| Surat | Chennai International Airport | Pondicherry Railway Station | ~1,533 KM; via NH48, with a possible stopover in Pune or Bangalore. |
Please note that the distances and suggested routes are approximate and can change depending on road conditions and travel preferences. The routes recommended above are meant to provide the most straightforward journey and may include major highways and expressways.
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