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Coimbatore to Puducherry

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Puducherry, Puducherry.

Approx Distance: 426 km

Approx Duration: 9.5 hrs

Route overview

Coimbatore to Puducherry is about 426 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Coimbatore to Puducherry

About 9h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Coimbatore. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km (about 2h 31m of driving) — Arrive in Puducherry

By bus: Coimbatore to Puducherry

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Coimbatore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Coimbatore → Puducherry. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~426 km Takes about 9h 28m. Tentative fare ₹470–₹1,240.
Arrive in Puducherry

By train: Coimbatore to Puducherry

The nearest railway stations are Coimbatore North for Coimbatore and Puducherry for Puducherry. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 8h 44m in total: Mangalore Tiruchirappalli Weekly Superfast Express (12654) 04:04 AM Irugur to 08:15 AM Tiruchirappalli, then Cholan Express( Day Express) (16854) 09:20 AM Tiruchirappalli to 12:48 PM Nellaikuppam — change at Tiruchirappalli (about 1h 5m wait)
With one change, 9h 48m in total: Tea Garden Express (16866) 03:00 AM Coimbatore Jn to 07:40 AM Tiruchirappalli, then Cholan Express( Day Express) (16854) 09:20 AM Tiruchirappalli to 12:48 PM Nellaikuppam — change at Tiruchirappalli (about 1h 40m wait)
With one change, 11h in total: Chennai Mail (12602) 09:50 PM Irugur to 03:00 AM Katpadi Jn, then Howrah-Puducherry Express (12867) 04:15 AM Katpadi Jn to 08:50 AM Puducherry — change at Katpadi Jn (about 1h 15m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 426 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,790 · Sedan ₹5,640 · SUV ₹7,390 · Innova / MUV ₹8,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,670
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹470 · AC Seater ₹770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹680 · AC Sleeper ₹980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,240
Train: Sleeper ₹290 · Economy ₹460 · Third AC ₹630 · Second AC ₹880 · First AC ₹1,220

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Coimbatore to Puducherry

Route overview

By car: Coimbatore to Puducherry

By bus: Coimbatore to Puducherry

By train: Coimbatore to Puducherry

Tentative fare estimate

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