Kolar to Puducherry
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kolar, Karnataka to Puducherry, Puducherry.
Approx Distance: 293 km
Approx Duration: 6.5 hrs
Route overview
Kolar to Puducherry is about 293 km by road, roughly 6.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Kolar to Puducherry
About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Polur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Puducherry
By bus: Kolar to Puducherry
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → Puducherry. AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km Takes about 6h 31m. Tentative fare ₹320–₹870. Usual tea/meal halts: Polur (~170 km).
- Arrive in Puducherry
By train: Kolar to Puducherry
The nearest railway stations are Bangarapet for Kolar 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, 9h 46m in total: MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp (12578) 10:59 AM Byatrayanhalli to 01:23 PM Katpadi Jn, then TIRUPATI - RAMESWARAM Exp (16779) 03:42 PM Katpadi Jn to 08:45 PM Tiruppappuliyur — change at Katpadi Jn (about 2h 19m wait)
- With one change, 11h 13m in total: YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp (12836) 09:32 AM Byatrayanhalli to 12:50 PM Bommasamudram, then TIRUPATI - RAMESWARAM Exp (16779) 03:27 PM Bommasamudram to 08:45 PM Tiruppappuliyur — change at Bommasamudram (about 2h 37m wait)
- With one change, 11h 14m in total: BENGALURU CANTT - BHUBANESWAR SF Exp (12846) 09:31 AM Byatrayanhalli to 12:50 PM Bommasamudram, then TIRUPATI - RAMESWARAM Exp (16779) 03:27 PM Bommasamudram to 08:45 PM Tiruppappuliyur — change at Bommasamudram (about 2h 37m 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 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,320 · Sedan ₹3,910 · SUV ₹5,130 · Innova / MUV ₹5,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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