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Puducherry to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Puducherry, Puducherry to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

347 kmDistance
6.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹12,049
Ertiga₹15,328
Innova₹15,984
Innova Crysta₹19,713
Tempo Traveller (12)₹27,133

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹380
AC Seater₹620
Non-AC Sleeper₹560
AC Sleeper₹800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,020
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹520
Second AC₹720
First AC₹1,000
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Puducherry to Bangalore

347 km · ~7h 36m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puducherry

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Pudupalayam

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Hosur

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Puducherry to Bangalore

347 km · ~7h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Puducherry

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Puducherry → Bangalore

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~347 km

    ~7h 43m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020

    Usual tea / meal halts: Tirupattur (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Puducherry to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h in total

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
12:30 PMPuducherry
4h 58m12 stops
05:28 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 37m wait

CHENNAI CENT - BANGALORE CITY Shatabdi Exp#12027 · Shatabdi
07:05 PMKatpadi Jn
3h 25m34 stops
10:30 PMBangalore City Jn

1 change · 14h 6m in total

RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
01:34 AMTiruppappuliyur
5h 54m31 stops
07:28 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 4h 42m wait

CHENNAI CENT - SAINAGAR SHIRDI SF Exp#22601 · Superfast
12:10 PMKatpadi Jn
3h 30m30 stops
03:40 PMKrishnarajapuram

1 change · 14h 26m in total

RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
01:34 AMTiruppappuliyur
5h 54m31 stops
07:28 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 5h 13m wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
12:41 PMKatpadi Jn
3h 19m36 stops
04:00 PMYesvantpur Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Puducherry to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Puducherry to Bangalore is about 347 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 347 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,049 · Ertiga ₹15,328 · Innova ₹15,984 · Innova Crysta ₹19,713 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,133
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Puducherry to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tiruvannamalai110 km from Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Yelagiri190 km from Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Hosur300 km from Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

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Cinepolis

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Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Puducherry to Bangalore (about 6.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Puducherry
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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